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Political Science & Government at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Political Science & Government at University of Missouri-Kansas City

If you plan to study Political Science & Government, take a look at what University of Missouri-Kansas City. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Kansas City sits in Kansas City, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 political science & government graduations were recorded at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Political Science & Government program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #2 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 10
Best Value Missouri #3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 38
Best Value Nationwide #116 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #124 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City

Students who complete University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Political Science & Government at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,181
2 years $26,896
4 years $56,070
5 years $67,664

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City report median earnings of $56,070, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Political Science & Government earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City comes in at $13,102.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, by degree type.

Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 59% women (20) and 41% men (14).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Among the 34 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 59% were women (20) and 41% were men (14).

University of Missouri-Kansas City gender breakdown of Political Science & Government Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Minority students account for 24% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, below the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at University of Missouri-Kansas City

This Political Science & Government program at University of Missouri-Kansas City offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 34

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of Missouri-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Economists $73,611

References

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