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Political Science & Government at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Of 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#7 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#308 of 676
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#493 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Those who finish University of Colorado Colorado Springs’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	$21,347
2 years	$35,864
4 years	$51,184
5 years	$48,164

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $51,184, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs comes in at $17,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 71% women (20) and 29% men (8).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Of the 28 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 71% were women (20) and 29% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, above 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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs

This Political Science & Government program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Political Science	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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.