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 DU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 172 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,059 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.
Part-time undergraduates at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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Of the 51 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from DU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 197 |
| Geography & Cartography | 104 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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