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Political Science and Government at Stockton University

Galloway, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,891/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #373 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	$577K	$567K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.1x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,128

Out-of-state: $93,680 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,536

-26% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,495

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,037

81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,891 per year, Political Science and Government graduates from Stockton University earn below the $36,684 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 9.1x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,495 debt-to-$30,891 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #373 out of 521 programs, Stockton University's financial outcomes for Political Science and Government trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,891 to $56,037 over five years (81% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Stockton University

With 88% of applicants admitted, Stockton University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,770 students in Galloway, NJ. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Stockton University's Political Science and Government program score?

This program scores 41/100 — 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.

Why are Political Science and Government earnings lower at Stockton University?

Lower starting pay at Stockton University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →