Political Science and Government

Master's degree · University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO

CIP 45.10

$64,251Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$64,565Median earnings 4 years after

$70,674Median earnings 5 years after

$65,441Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $64,251 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $78,850 four years after graduating (middle half: $57,200–$106,611). Median debt is $65,441, about 102% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make?

The median salary is $64,251 one year after graduation and $70,674 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $65,441.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.