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Political Science and Government at Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,550/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 1.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #408 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	$473K	$475K	$450K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.7x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$277,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$117,532

58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,354

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$43,685

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,550/yr, edging above the $36,684 national average for Political Science and Government — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 1.7x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Political Science and Government career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,354 in median debt against $39,550 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #408 ranking among 521 Political Science and Government programs places Kenyon College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Kenyon College

Kenyon College admits 31% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with a smaller student body of 1,753 in Gambier, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $117,532 over four years — 58% 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 does a 39/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at Kenyon College?

At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Political Science and Government programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Political Science and Government at Kenyon College?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Political Science and Government at Kenyon College?

The 58% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $277,320. At a net cost of $117,532, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →