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Political Science and Government at Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,648/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 10%

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	$600K	$588K	$534K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.3x	13.0x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,224

Out-of-state: $113,304 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,164

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,375

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,337

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,648 at Towson University come in 16% above the national median of $36,684 for Political Science and Government programs.

With a 13.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% 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.

With first-year pay of $42,648 far exceeding the $17,375 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #38 of 521 programs, this Political Science and Government program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $42,648-to-$64,337 earnings arc over five years reflects a 51% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Towson University

Towson University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 16,400 students in Towson, MD.

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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 does a 59/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Political Science and Government at Towson University?

At 59/100, Towson University'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 Towson University?

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 →