Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO

CIP 45.10

$37,458Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,783Median earnings 4 years after
$58,329Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $37,458 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 $20,000, about 53% 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 Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$37,295$16,875
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 Northern Colorado make?

The median salary is $37,458 one year after graduation and $58,329 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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