Political Science at University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,009/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
9.8x earnings multiple (4.2x 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 | $707K | $682K | $605K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 9.8x | 8.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.2x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,848
Out-of-state: $160,520 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,464
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,491
101% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Avery Point
With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Avery Point →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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
A score of 53/100 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 $605,006 in decade earnings vs $706,628 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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