career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Political Scientists and School Psychologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Political Scientists | School Psychologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3094 | 19-3034 |
| title | Political Scientists | School Psychologists |
| onet code | 19-3094.00 | 19-3034.00 |
| description | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. | Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 5,950 | 63,830 |
| a mean | 137,600 | 93,610 |
| a median | 139,380 | 86,930 |
| a pct10 | 74,750 | 60,880 |
| a pct25 | 103,030 | 73,240 |
| a pct75 | 172,050 | 108,210 |
| a pct90 | 191,880 | 132,320 |
| h mean | 66 | 45 |
| h median | 67 | 41 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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