Political Science & Government at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 political science & government graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,756 |
| 2 years | $27,642 |
| 3 years | $34,146 |
| 4 years | $50,232 |
| 5 years | $67,212 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $50,232, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Political Science & Government graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 42% women (11) and 58% men (15).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 26 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 42% were women (11) and 58% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, 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 Missouri State University-Springfield
This Political Science & Government program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.