Political Science and Government at University of Colorado Denver
Ranked 144th 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 University of Colorado Denver's bachelor's program in Political Science and Government earn a median $40,408 one year after graduating, rising to $77,072 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $62,236 for this field, ranking 144th 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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