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Political Science at University of Missouri - Columbia

105 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in poly sci.

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Political Science Degrees Available at Mizzou

Mizzou Poly Sci Rankings

Mizzou was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for poly sci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 24
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 44
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Political Science 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 46
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 46
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 47
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 49
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 51
Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 53
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 54
Best Political Science Graduate Degree Schools 59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 59
Best Political Science Schools 71
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 73
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 74
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 76
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 77
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 90
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 94
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 104
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 104
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 137
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 138
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 220
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 229

Popularity of Poly Sci at Mizzou

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from Mizzou. This makes it the #171 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mizzou Poly Sci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mizzou Political Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in poly sci from Mizzou. About 53% were men and 47% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 92
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Mizzou Political Science Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in poly sci from Mizzou in 2021 were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in poly sci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Poly Sci

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