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Political Science and Government at John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,507/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #501 of 521 Political Science and Government programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science and Government graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$634K	$617K	$557K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$196,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$114,468

42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,927

114% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,507 per year, Political Science and Government graduates from John Carroll University earn below the $36,684 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Political Science and Government's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 9 months of the $28,507 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #501 of 521 Political Science and Government programs, John Carroll University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $60,927 show a 114% jump from the $28,507 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About John Carroll University

With 81% of applicants admitted, John Carroll University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,228 in University Heights, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $114,468 over four years — 42% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science and Government at John Carroll University?

A score of 30/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Political Science and Government. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Political Science and Government careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $556,538 in decade earnings vs $633,759 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Political Science and Government from John Carroll 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. See full methodology →