Program Analysis
At $32,168/yr, Political Science and Government graduates from California State University-Long Beach land near the $36,684 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.0x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $14,236 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #123 of 521 nationally, this is a top-5% Political Science and Government program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $59,758 show a 86% jump from the $32,168 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.