Political Science at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,281/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $544K | $538K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.1x | 13.9x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.3x | 7.2x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 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)
$38,604
Out-of-state: $74,764 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,490
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,879
53% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 9,194 students in La Crosse, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse →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 Wisconsin-La Crosse?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Political Science field.
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 $496,732 in decade earnings vs $543,843 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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