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Political Science and Government at College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,029/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 2.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #150 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 50%

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	$729K	$701K	$620K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	2.9x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$243,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,472

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$82,765

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,029 put College of the Holy Cross's Political Science and Government program 28% above the national median of $36,684 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 2.9x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Political Science and Government career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $47,029/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #150 ranking among 521 Political Science and Government programs places College of the Holy Cross in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $47,029-to-$82,765 earnings arc over five years reflects a 76% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross accepts 21% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 3,015 students in Worcester, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $147,472 — 39% less than the list price.

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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 does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at College of the Holy Cross?

At 52/100, College of the Holy Cross's Political Science and Government program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Political Science and Government at College of the Holy Cross?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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