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Political Science and Government at Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,428/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #83 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 25%

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	$590K	$579K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.3x	8.1x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,236

Out-of-state: $160,100 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$110,648

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,243

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,428 put Miami University-Oxford's Political Science and Government program 27% above the national median of $36,684 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

A 8.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 11% 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 $25,000 against $46,428/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Miami University-Oxford ranks #83 among 521 Political Science and Government programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 38% earnings increase from $46,428 to $64,243 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 16,361 in Oxford, OH.

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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 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at Miami University-Oxford?

At 56/100, Miami University-Oxford's Political Science and Government program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Political Science and Government at Miami University-Oxford?

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.

Is Miami University-Oxford one of the best schools for Political Science and Government?

Among 521 Political Science and Government programs, Miami University-Oxford's #83 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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