Political Science at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
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 | 54 | 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)
$69,808
Out-of-state: $160,480 (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-Hartford Campus
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,473 students in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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 Connecticut-Hartford Campus'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 Connecticut-Hartford Campus rank so high for Political Science?
The #122 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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