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Political Science and Government at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,223/yr (-39% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)

ROI 32.8x earnings multiple (15.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #407 of 521 Political Science and Government programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Political Science and Government graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$465K	$468K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.5x	32.8x	31.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.3x	15.5x	14.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,284

Out-of-state: $30,284 (15.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,672

-178% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,900

14.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,969

71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $22,223 per year, Political Science and Government graduates from University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn below the $36,684 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Political Science and Government programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Political Science and Government's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,900 against $22,223/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.2 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #407 of 521 Political Science and Government programs, University of North Carolina at Pembroke falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $37,969 show a 71% jump from the $22,223 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

With 92% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Pembroke prioritizes broad access, serving 5,386 students in Pembroke, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 48% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science and Government at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Political Science and Government. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Political Science and Government at University of North Carolina at Pembroke worth the student debt?

Median debt of $25,900 against $22,223/yr starting salary means roughly 1.2 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Political Science and Government careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $444,050 in decade earnings vs $464,637 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Political Science and Government from University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →