by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMSL ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from UMSL. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMSL is $36,050. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UMSL. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMSL political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMSL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
