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Political Science and Government at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

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)

Ranked #140 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science and Government 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)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,464

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$74,491

101% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Stamford's Political Science and Government program produces graduates earning $37,009/yr — within striking distance of the $36,684 national average for this field.

At 9.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,464 debt-to-$37,009 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #140 out of 521 programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford's Political Science and Government offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $37,009 to $74,491 over five years (101% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

A 80% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Stamford is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Connecticut-Stamford's Political Science and Government program score?

This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Political Science and Government graduates.

How vulnerable is Political Science and Government to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Political Science and Government 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.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →