Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO

CIP 45.10

$37,295Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,538Median earnings 4 years after
$48,164Median earnings 5 years after
$16,875Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $37,295 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $16,875, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$40,272$17,500
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$39,954$18,742
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$39,920$21,000
University of Denver
Denver
$38,059$21,500
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$37,458$20,000
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$36,324$18,500
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$30,272$24,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs make?

The median salary is $37,295 one year after graduation and $48,164 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,875.

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