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Political Science and Government at Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,037/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #489 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	$395K	$407K	$398K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.9x	8.1x	8.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.2x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,048

Out-of-state: $77,536 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,648

-3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,500

13.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $26,037 per year, Political Science and Government graduates from Lincoln University earn below the $36,684 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $28,500 against $26,037/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #489 of 521 Political Science and Government programs, Lincoln University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Lincoln University

With 78% of applicants admitted, Lincoln University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,712 in Lincoln University, PA. 66% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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 Lincoln University?

A score of 32/100 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 Lincoln University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $28,500 against $26,037/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 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 $397,976 in decade earnings vs $395,366 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Political Science and Government from Lincoln University?

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 →