Political Science at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,006/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple
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 | $587K | $576K | $525K |
| Earnings Multiple | 10.3x | 10.1x | 9.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$56,760
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,821
66% growth from Year 1
About Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,916 students in Mount Pleasant, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Central Michigan University →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 Central Michigan University?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Political Science. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $525,376 in decade earnings vs $586,906 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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