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Political Science & Government at University of Denver

Political Science & Government at University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Denver.

Studying Online at University of Denver

Many students take online classes at University of Denver. Of 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Denver

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #4 of 25
Best Value Colorado #10 of 10
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #25 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 677
Best Value Nationwide #624 of 676

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Denver

Students who complete University of Denver’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,377
2 years $33,993
3 years $46,343
4 years $57,491
5 years $72,583

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Denver earn a median of $57,491, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Denver is $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Denver are 62% women (31) and 38% men (19).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 50 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Denver, 62% were women (31) and 38% were men (19).

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 University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 29
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Denver

Minority students account for 36% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, below 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 Denver

The Political Science & Government program at University of Denver offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 50

Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Denver go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

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