Many are surprised to learn that a large number of political science majors, about 1/3 are employed in business. Majors have found employment in a variety of fields, including marketing, personnel, advertising, public relations, banking and finance. Exact positions attained are varied, but include positions in management, research, and governmental liaison. Social science majors are attractive to business because their liberal arts education and skills in analysis and communication mean they can not only initially perform several functions, but also adapt to future changes. However, political science majors seeking a career in business can enhance their prospects by at a minimum having a sound background in statistical analysis and in basic business concepts. Beyond this you should consider additional majors or minors in fields such as economics and business administration. Until Watergate, the most popular second major of political science majors was economics.”

http://www.bradley.edu/las/pls/career.html

There’s more info on what you can do with a political science degree on the above link as well as here:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=what+can+i+do+with+a+political+science+degree%3F

For your graduate degree, you can get your masters in business administration or continue further with your studies in poli sci, either with an advanced poli sci degree, international studies, urban planning, etc.. There are lots of options for you. You won’t need to take any prerequisite classes for any of the above fields. However, you’re still a long way away from making that decision, and you might change your mind about what you want to do or be more clear about it once you’ve had some exprience in the work place. Keep in mind that you don’t really need any work experience for grad school in the above fields except for business school – they prefer candidates who worked for at least two years after college. And don’t worry, you can have an undergraduate degree in English or studio art, for instance, and still get into an MBA program. Here’s more info on careers in political science/social sciences:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm

(This link ^ is very helpful. Type a career you find intersting into the search box on the left to find all kinds of info on it.)

It’s hard to point out any particular field that is a surefire way to financial success. Do what you enjoy and the money will come. No amount of money is worth being unhappy in your career. Focus on your grades so that more doors are open for you when it comes time to apply for grad school.

Hope that helps.