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Political Science and Government at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,435/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #113 of 521 Political Science and Government programs Top 25%

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	$650K	$631K	$567K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.0x	9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.4x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,280

Out-of-state: $142,120 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,208

16% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,778

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,435/yr, Political Science and Government graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester land near the $36,684 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 10.0x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,435 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #113 of 521 nationally, this is a top-5% Political Science and Government program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $68,778 show a 79% jump from the $38,435 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of New Hampshire at Manchester

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire at Manchester prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 486 students in Manchester, NH.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Political Science and Government at University of New Hampshire at Manchester?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Political Science and Government field.

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 $567,166 in decade earnings vs $649,734 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of New Hampshire at Manchester's Political Science and Government program stand out?

Ranked #113 of 521 programs nationally, University of New Hampshire at Manchester lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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