Welcome to the Government & Public Administration Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey, and take the next steps to pursue career opportunities.
People who are interested in Government & Public Administration may be interested in careers that are heavily focused on planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.
To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this interest area, schedule an appointment with a career counselor through Clemson Job Link.
Career Pathways
Common career pathways associated with Government & Public Administration include but are not limited to:
- Legislators
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
- Statistical Assistants
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Compliance Officers
- Aviation Inspectors
View the O*Net Online website to see more career pathways for Government & Public Administration. To learn about post-graduation outcomes of Clemson students who have received a bachelor’s degree, visit the Career Outcomes page.
Experiential Learning & Enrichment Activities
Engaging in academic and co-curricular experiences allows you to learn by doing and develop core competencies that equip you for life after Clemson. Additionally, these opportunities can help you to build confidence, explore interests, and experience varied organizations while expanding your professional network.
Consider the following academic and co-curricular opportunities:
Campus Resources
- Clemson Experiential Learning
- Federal Internship Finder – External Resource
- Go Government – External Resource
- Grow in the Core Competencies Employers & Grad Schools Seek
- Pre-Law in Political Science Information
- Relevant Clemson Clubs & Competitions
- TigerLink Professional Partners Pre-Law Group
- USAJobs for Students & Recent Graduates – External Resource