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Political Science and Government at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,886/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #212 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	$674K	$653K	$584K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.4x	17.9x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.3x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,601

132% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,886 place University of Nevada-Las Vegas below the $36,684 national median for Political Science and Government — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 17.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$27,886 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #212 out of 521 programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Political Science and Government offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $27,886 to $64,601 over five years (132% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 24,131 students in Las Vegas, NV. 40% 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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Political Science and Government program score?

This program scores 49/100 — 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.

Why are Political Science and Government earnings lower at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

Lower starting pay at University of Nevada-Las Vegas may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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