Political Science at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,837/yr (-30% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
26.2x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $774K | $741K | $650K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 27.4x | 26.2x | 23.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.2x | 9.8x | 8.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 52 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,256
Out-of-state: $75,776 (9.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,093
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,822
178% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Dominguez Hills
With 91% of applicants admitted, California State University-Dominguez Hills prioritizes broad access, enrolling 12,642 students in Carson, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $14,636 over four years — 48% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Dominguez Hills →Top Career Paths
Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science at California State University-Dominguez Hills?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Political Science field.
Will AI replace Political Science careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $649,965 in decade earnings vs $774,221 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Political Science from California State University-Dominguez Hills?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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