Political Science at Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,309/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
2.0x 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 | $454K | $459K | $437K |
| Earnings Multiple | 1.9x | 2.0x | 1.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$233,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,362
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
About Rollins College
A 41% admission rate makes Rollins College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,582 students in Winter Park, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $135,388 over four years — 42% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at Rollins College →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science at Rollins College?
A score of 36/100 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 $437,236 in decade earnings vs $454,392 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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