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Political Science and Government at Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,807/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 2.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #419 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	$463K	$466K	$443K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.7x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$175,768

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$95,500

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,812

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,807/yr, roughly in line with the $36,684 national median for Political Science and Government. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $37,807 far exceeding the $18,812 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #419 out of 521 programs, Augsburg University's financial outcomes for Political Science and Government trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Augsburg University

Augsburg University accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,429 students in Minneapolis, MN. 52% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $95,500 — 46% 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

How does Augsburg University's Political Science and Government program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Political Science and Government. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Political Science and Government to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Political Science and Government careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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