Political Science at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,164/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
17.2x earnings multiple (8.1x 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 | $628K | $613K | $553K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.7x | 17.2x | 15.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.4x | 8.1x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,524
Out-of-state: $75,164 (8.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,716
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,800
108% growth from Year 1
About SUNY College at Plattsburgh
SUNY College at Plattsburgh accepts 75% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,789 students in Plattsburgh, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh →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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh's Political Science program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Political Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Political Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Political Science 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 earnings lower at SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
Lower starting pay at SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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.
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