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Political Science and Government at Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,712/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #447 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	$583K	$573K	$523K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$173,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,596

52% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,761

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,712/yr, roughly in line with the $36,684 national median for Political Science and Government. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 10% 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 $34,712/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #447 ranking among 521 Political Science and Government programs places Presbyterian College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,712-to-$58,761 earnings arc over five years reflects a 69% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 862 students in Clinton, SC. The average net cost of $83,596 over four years represents a 52% discount from published tuition.

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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 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at Presbyterian College?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Political Science and Government programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Political Science and Government at Presbyterian College?

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.

What do students actually pay for Political Science and Government at Presbyterian College?

The 52% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $173,200. At a net cost of $83,596, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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