Political Science at Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,466/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
4.5x 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 | $543K | $537K | $496K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.5x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 29 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$120,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,211
83% growth from Year 1
About Concordia College at Moorhead
With a 63% acceptance rate, Concordia College at Moorhead is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,721 students in Moorhead, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at Concordia College at Moorhead →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 Concordia College at Moorhead?
A score of 29/100 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 $496,394 in decade earnings vs $543,333 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Political Science from Concordia College at Moorhead?
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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