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Political Science & Government Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 25 students earned their Political Science degrees in MO.

A Political Science & Government major is the 115th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Missouri

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Missouri

4,630 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Missouri

Political Science grads earn an average of $97,820 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,039. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,702. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Political Science & Government Careers in MO

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Economics Professors 18% $96,970
Economists 17% $91,350
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Managers 10% $93,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to political science.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Economics 87
Criminology 54
International Relations & Security 53
Geography & Cartography 30
Anthropology 17
Sociology 14
Other Social Sciences 14
General Social Sciences 10

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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