Political Science and Government at University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,586/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (182,300 openings/yr)
ROI 10.7x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #333 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 $536K $531K $491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.8x 10.7x 9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.2x 6.1x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 43 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,508
Out-of-state: $86,948 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$69,840
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,113
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,736
59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Toledo's Political Science and Government program produces graduates earning $32,586/yr — within striking distance of the $36,684 national average for this field.

The 10.7x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,113 debt-to-$32,586 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #333 out of 521 programs, University of Toledo's financial outcomes for Political Science and Government trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $32,586 to $51,736 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Toledo

A 95% acceptance rate means University of Toledo is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 10,244 students in Toledo, OH.

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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 Toledo's Political Science and Government program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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 →