Political Science and Government

Undergraduate certificate · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$76,527Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Political Science and Government at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $76,527. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $72,399 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,240–$105,622).

Other programs at University of Colorado Boulder

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Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree$115,924
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$94,825
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationMaster's degree$90,274
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$88,957
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,211
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$84,620
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$81,835
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$78,807
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$77,839
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$77,385
LawFirst professional degree$73,809
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree$73,794
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,033
Architectural EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,567
ChemistryDoctoral degree$72,394
Biochemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,668
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,359
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationMaster's degree$70,305

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $76,527 and $76,527 after five years.

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