Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 45.10

$36,324Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,873Median earnings 4 years after
$61,493Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $36,324 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 $18,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$37,295$16,875
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$30,272$24,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $36,324 one year after graduation and $61,493 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

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