Political Science at University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,406/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.0x earnings multiple
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 | $432K | $439K | $422K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$144,544
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,963
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Indianapolis
With 73% of applicants admitted, University of Indianapolis prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,147 students in Indianapolis, IN. The average net cost of $74,992 over four years represents a 48% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Indianapolis →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 Indianapolis's Political Science program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Political Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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