Political Science at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
58
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,842/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $625K | $609K | $550K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.0x | 13.6x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.0x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 59 | 58 | 55 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,625
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,357
67% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Georgia →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 Georgia?
A score of 58/100 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 $550,404 in decade earnings vs $624,535 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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