Political Science & Government at Metropolitan State University of Denver
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what Metropolitan State University of Denver. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is in Denver, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 political science & government degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
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Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Of 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver
These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #22 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #588 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver
Students who complete Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,549 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $38,052 |
| 4 years | $44,120 |
| 5 years | $56,951 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver report median earnings of $44,120, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver is $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 49% women (19) and 51% men (20).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Among the 39 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 49% were women (19) and 51% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, lower than the national average of 41%.*
*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 Metropolitan State University of Denver
The Political Science & Government program at Metropolitan State University of Denver includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 39 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, 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.