Political Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,330/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
6.8x earnings multiple (3.2x 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 | $449K | $454K | $433K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 6.8x | 6.8x | 6.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 40 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$66,280
Out-of-state: $141,584 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,173
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Massachusetts-Lowell
With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Lowell prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,632 students in Lowell, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Lowell →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-Lowell?
A score of 40/100 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 $433,493 in decade earnings vs $448,768 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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