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Political Science and Government at University of Dallas

Irving, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,639/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #183 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	$747K	$717K	$632K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.5x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	51	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$203,520

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$101,880

50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,858

97% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Dallas's Political Science and Government graduates start at $41,639/yr — above the $36,684 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Political Science and Government's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 6 months of the $41,639 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #183 of 521 Political Science and Government programs, University of Dallas scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $81,858 show a 97% jump from the $41,639 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Dallas

University of Dallas's 54% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,403 students in Irving, TX. The average net cost of $101,880 over four years represents a 50% discount from published tuition.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science and Government at University of Dallas?

A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Political Science and Government field.

Will AI replace Political Science and Government careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $631,668 in decade earnings vs $746,711 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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