Political Science at Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,042/yr (-29% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
9.0x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $572K | $563K | $515K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.1x | 9.0x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.5x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,800
Out-of-state: $102,256 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,619
102% growth from Year 1
About Rowan University
Rowan University accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 14,647 students in Glassboro, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at Rowan 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science at Rowan University?
A score of 35/100 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 $515,389 in decade earnings vs $571,892 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Political Science from Rowan University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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