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Political Science and Government at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,867/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #384 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	$757K	$727K	$639K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.0x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,568

129% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,867/yr, roughly in line with the $36,684 national median for Political Science and Government. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $33,867 far exceeding the $16,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #384 out of 521 programs, University of Miami's financial outcomes for Political Science and Government trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,867 to $77,568 over five years (129% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Miami

University of Miami accepts 19% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a mid-sized student body of 12,570 in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker 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

How does University of Miami's Political Science and Government program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Political Science and Government. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Political Science and Government to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Political Science and Government careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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