by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 99 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from Colorado State. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,324 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, political science students borrow a median amount of $50,071 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Colorado State is $473 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 141 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Colorado State does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 146 |
| Economics | 135 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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