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Political Science & Government in Colorado

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Political Science & Government Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 40 students earned their Political Science degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Political Science & Government is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Colorado

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Colorado

There are 9,770 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Colorado

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $104,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

Political Science & Government Careers in CO

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Economics Professors 24% $97,920
Political Science Professors 23% $76,480
Managers 16% $127,750
Economists 14% $101,670
Political Scientists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Economics 96
Geography & Cartography 91
International Relations & Security 62
Criminology 44
Sociology 37
Anthropology 32
General Social Sciences 21

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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