Political Science at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,718/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
7.6x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $457K | $461K | $439K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.5x | 7.6x | 7.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$60,832
Out-of-state: $127,000 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,289 in North Dartmouth, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth →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 Massachusetts-Dartmouth?
A score of 42/100 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 $438,801 in decade earnings vs $456,743 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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