Political Science at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,229/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
9.4x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $733K | $705K | $623K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.8x | 9.4x | 8.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.2x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 57 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$74,740
Out-of-state: $98,272 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$79,476
98% growth from Year 1
About The College of New Jersey
With a 62% acceptance rate, The College of New Jersey is moderately selective, serving 6,831 students in Ewing, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at The College of New Jersey →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 The College of New Jersey?
A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Political Science field.
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 $622,701 in decade earnings vs $733,230 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes The College of New Jersey's Political Science program stand out?
Ranked #66 of 521 programs nationally, The College of New Jersey lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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