Political Science at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,745/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
16.2x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $650K | $632K | $567K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.7x | 16.2x | 14.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.5x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,992
Out-of-state: $115,088 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,574
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,167
96% growth from Year 1
About University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 27,312 in Fayetteville, AR.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Arkansas →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 University of Arkansas's Political Science program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Political Science graduates.
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 does University of Arkansas rank so high for Political Science?
The #105 ranking out of 521 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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