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, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #476 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCM, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,678 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 University of Central Missouri.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from UCM in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
