Political Science at Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,900/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI 14.4x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #259 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 50%

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 $464K $467K $443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.3x 14.4x 13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.2x 6.2x 5.9x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 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)
$32,472
Out-of-state: $75,200 (6.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,060
-85% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

About Morgan State University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Morgan State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 8,293 students in Baltimore, MD. With 54% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 at Morgan State University?
A score of 47/100 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 $443,317 in decade earnings vs $463,536 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →