Political Science and Government

Doctoral degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$69,451Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $69,451. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $90,908 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,841–$122,328).

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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 $69,451 and $69,451 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.