University of Denver (DU) - Political Science

2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208

Political Science

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer a political science degree. Students at University of Denver who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Political Science Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the political science program at the University of Denver for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Denver Degree Level Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
All Students	20

By Gender

University of Denver Student Gender Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
Male	8
Female	12

By Race

University of Denver Student Racial Breakdown For The Political Science Program

	Total
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	1
Hispanic	3
White	15
Unknown	1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Political Scientists

Job Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of political scientists in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO

Average Annual Salary: $70,230
Average Hourly Rate: $33.76

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 5,600
Total Employment Projected (2020): 6,000
Percent Job Growth: 7.90%
Percent of Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 12%

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of political science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a political science degree or program in Colorado

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 34
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 115
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Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 58
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Regis University
Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 34
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 267
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 38
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University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 88
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 38
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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