Political Science at University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,687/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x earnings multiple (4.7x 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 | $606K | $593K | $538K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.4x | 10.2x | 9.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.7x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,236
Out-of-state: $125,916 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,017
74% growth from Year 1
About University of Mary Washington
A 86% acceptance rate means University of Mary Washington is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 3,504 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mary Washington →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 Mary Washington?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Political Science. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $537,872 in decade earnings vs $605,694 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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