Political Science at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,287/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
6.6x 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 | $445K | $451K | $431K |
| Earnings Multiple | 6.5x | 6.6x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$68,184
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,842
17% growth from Year 1
About Claflin University
Claflin University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,727 students in Orangeburg, SC. 73% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Claflin 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 Claflin University?
A score of 34/100 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 $431,295 in decade earnings vs $445,461 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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