Political Science at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,104/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x 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 | $447K | $453K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.1x | 2.1x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$215,536
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
About College of Saint Benedict
With 91% of applicants admitted, College of Saint Benedict prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,392 students in Saint Joseph, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $112,260 — 48% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at College of Saint Benedict →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
How does College of Saint Benedict's Political Science program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Political Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Political Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Political Science 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.
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