Political Science Schools In Colorado
In Colorado, there are 15 accredited schools where political science classes faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the state of Colorado, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Political Science
- Masters degree in Political Science
- PhD degree in Political Science
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Professional Trends
Colorado Vs. National Political Science Employment
| Colorado | 320 |
| National | 20,400 |
Of all of the political science professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Colorado.
Employment Growth for Political science professionals In Colorado
| 360 | 300 | 210 | 250 | 320 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of political science professionals is shrinking in Colorado. In Colorado, 40 less political science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of political science professionals has shrunk by 11%. This decline is slower than the change in the number of political science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of political science professionals has grown by 14% from 2006 to 2010.
Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in Colorado
| $65,820 | $65,950 | $68,800 | $65,410 | $73,175 |
| $46,058 | $47,685 | $48,234 | $49,831 | $51,291 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Political Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of political science professionals is declining, the salaries paid to political science professionals are increasing in Colorado. In 2006 political science professionals made a mean salary of $65,820 per year, and in 2010 they made $73,175 per year.
Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in Colorado
10th percentile |
$33,000 |
25th percentile |
$46,095 |
50th percentile |
$59,320 |
75th percentile |
$91,445 |
90th percentile |
$127,585 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 10%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Colorado state, within the field of political science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid political science professionals earn 287% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in Colorado
Communications |
$48,950 |
International Business |
$91,557 |
Political Science |
$73,175 |
Public Administration |
$91,262 |
In Colorado, political science professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Colorado
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 20 |
As the number of political science professionals is decreasing in Colorado state, the number of students graduating from the 15 accredited political science schools in Colorado state is decreasing. In 2006 there were 799 political science graduates from political science courses in Colorado and in 2010 there were 687 graduates.
There was a decrease in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in Colorado by 14%. Most of these graduates, or 75%, earned a bachelor's degree in political science.