Political Science and Government at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Ranked 190th of 322 bachelor's programs in Political Science and Government by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Political Science and Government (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Metropolitan State University of Denver's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $38,875 one year after graduating, rising to $74,407 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 190th of 322 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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