Political Science and Government at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in political science and government earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
| … | |||||
| 189 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $65,879 | $59,312 | #325 | $17,262 |
| 190 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $65,869 | $66,969 | #158 | $34,429 |
| 191 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $65,836 | $69,966 | #114 | $28,589 |
| 192 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,783 | $61,520 | #264 | $37,458 |
| 193 | Howard University Washington, DC | $65,733 | $57,599 | #366 | $31,897 |
| 194 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $65,558 | $59,653 | #310 | — |
| 195 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $65,513 | $69,730 | #117 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,458 one year after graduating and $65,783 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #264 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.