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Political Science and Government at Albion College

Albion, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,066/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #403 of 521 Political Science and Government programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science and Government graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$470K	$473K	$448K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$222,984

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,528

70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,473

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,066 at Albion College come in 6% above the national median of $36,684 for Political Science and Government programs.

At 2.1x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Political Science and Government career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,473 against $39,066/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #403 ranking among 521 Political Science and Government programs places Albion College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Albion College

Albion College accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,347 students in Albion, MI. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $67,528 — 70% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 39/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at Albion College?

At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Political Science and Government programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Political Science and Government at Albion College?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Political Science and Government at Albion College?

The 70% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $222,984. At a net cost of $67,528, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →