Political Science and Government at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,271/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #358 of 521 Political Science and Government programs

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 $522K $519K $482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.6x 9.6x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.3x 8.2x 7.6x
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)
$54,176
Out-of-state: $63,192 (8.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$94,212
-74% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,532
47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,271/yr, Political Science and Government graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania land near the $36,684 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$34,271 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #358 out of 521 programs, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's financial outcomes for Political Science and Government trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,271 to $50,532 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

With 86% of applicants admitted, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,179 students in Shippensburg, PA.

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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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's Political Science and Government program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Political Science and Government. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Political Science and Government to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Political Science and Government 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. See full methodology →