Political Science at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,641/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
27.6x earnings multiple (7.8x 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 | $545K | $539K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 27.9x | 27.6x | 25.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.9x | 7.8x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$19,516
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,875
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,473
66% growth from Year 1
About Florida Atlantic University
With 73% of applicants admitted, Florida Atlantic University prioritizes broad access, with 23,458 students enrolled in Boca Raton, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University?
A score of 51/100 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 $497,363 in decade earnings vs $544,793 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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