Political Science at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,275/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
16.5x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $567K | $558K | $512K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.7x | 16.5x | 15.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 5.9x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 46 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,912
Out-of-state: $94,836 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,125
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,969
84% growth from Year 1
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 27,109 students in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Georgia State 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 Georgia State University?
A score of 46/100 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 $511,973 in decade earnings vs $566,753 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Political Science from Georgia State University?
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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