Political Science at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,007/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x 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 | $656K | $637K | $571K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.2x | 3.1x | 2.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$206,864
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,766
86% growth from Year 1
About Loyola University Chicago
With 81% of applicants admitted, Loyola University Chicago prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,576 students in Chicago, IL. The average net cost of $140,784 over four years represents a 32% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Loyola University Chicago →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
How does Loyola University Chicago's Political Science program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Political Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Political Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Political Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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