Political Science at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,657/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.3x 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 | $605K | $592K | $537K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.3x | 3.3x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 43 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$182,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,778
61% growth from Year 1
About Simmons University
Simmons University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,750 in Boston, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $109,252 — 40% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Simmons 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 Simmons University?
A score of 43/100 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 $537,473 in decade earnings vs $605,096 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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