by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #515 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $24,756. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, political science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Missouri State. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 31 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
