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Political Science & Government at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at Metropolitan State University of Denver
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.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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).

Metropolitan State University of Denver gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

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