# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Political Science (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,920
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,639 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in CO: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (7 colleges, $65,783): -$5,144
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,296

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,639 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $69,651 | $19,500 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $67,873 | $19,500 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Denver | $66,288 | $22,000 | $36,131 | 76% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $65,783 | $20,250 | $17,760 | 51% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $63,538 | $17,625 | $15,788 | 47% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $60,639 | $23,500 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $58,854 | $21,066 | $11,900 | 46% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,230 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $50,430 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $50,430 CO, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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