Political Science at Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Political Science and Government
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,834/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI
3.5x earnings multiple
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 | $715K | $689K | $611K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.6x | 3.5x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 40 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$196,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,527
121% growth from Year 1
About Wabash College
Wabash College accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 845 students in Crawfordsville, IN. The average net cost of $87,624 over four years represents a 55% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Wabash College →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 Wabash College?
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 $610,800 in decade earnings vs $715,339 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Wabash College a hidden gem for Political Science?
After financial aid, the average student pays $87,624 over four years — 55% below the $196,500 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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