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Political Science & Government at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus sits in Denver, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 political science & government degrees were granted at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Of 23,124 students, 4,254 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,869 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#5 of 10
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 25
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#272 of 677
Best Value	Nationwide	#377 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Students who complete University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,350
2 years	$36,367
3 years	$41,977
4 years	$59,770
5 years	$65,410

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $59,770, compared with $76,709 for all University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus stands at $21,066.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are 53% women (27) and 47% men (24).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Of the 41 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 56% were women (23) and 44% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	6
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, above the national average of 41%.*

Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Of the 10 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, higher than the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

The Political Science & Government program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	51

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Environmental Economists	$86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Economists	$73,611

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.