Colorado · History and Political Science

Best History and Political Science institutions in Colorado, ranked by earnings

The History and Political Science program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of political power and its historical context. This program is ideal for those interested in exploring the…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.46
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
8
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
88%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Political Scientists
$128,590
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering History and Political Science in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Colorado College
Colorado Springs Private not-for-profit
888%$23,510

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Political Scientists (SOC 19-3094).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-3.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$139,380
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningCritical ThinkingWriting

What Political Scientists earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
30
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$128,590
median $127,260
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$108,180 avg · 790 jobs
History Teachers, Postsecondary
$84,220 avg · 380 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$52,370 avg · 100 jobs
Political Scientists
$128,590 avg · 30 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Common questions

Answers for students comparing History and Political Science programs in Colorado.

How much do Political Scientists earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Political Scientists in Colorado is $128,590 (median $127,260), across about 30 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the History and Political Science program?+

The History and Political Science program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of political power and its historical context. This program is ideal for those interested in exploring the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Political Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about -3.1% growth with around 500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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