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Political Science and Government at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,455/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #168 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	$491K	$491K	$461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.9x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	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)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,537

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,752

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,455/yr, edging above the $36,684 national average for Political Science and Government — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Political Science and Government programs nationally.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At $20,537 in median debt against $41,455 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #168 of 521 Political Science and Government programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $47,752 are relatively flat compared to the $41,455 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

A score of 52/100 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 $461,344 in decade earnings vs $490,638 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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