Political Science at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,795/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
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 | $538K | $532K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 10.0x | 9.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.1x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,216
Out-of-state: $75,200 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,199
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,063
59% growth from Year 1
About Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,425 in Marquette, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Northern Michigan University →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 Northern Michigan University's Political Science program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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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