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Political Science & Government at Southeast Missouri State University

Political Science & Government at Southeast Missouri State University

If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Missouri State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southeast Missouri State University sits in Cape Girardeau, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 political science & government degrees were granted at Southeast Missouri State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Missouri State University

Distance learning is available at Southeast Missouri State University. Among 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Political Science & Government Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University

Use these rankings to compare Southeast Missouri State University’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #5 of 10
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #6 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #14 of 38
Best Value Nationwide #218 of 676
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #269 of 677

Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University

Those who finish Southeast Missouri State University’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,899

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Southeast Missouri State University stands at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Southeast Missouri State University are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).

Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Southeast Missouri State University

Among the 16 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Southeast Missouri State University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

Southeast Missouri State University 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 Southeast Missouri State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Political Science & Government majors at Southeast Missouri State University

Minority students account for 6% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University, lower than 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 Southeast Missouri State University

This Political Science & Government program at Southeast Missouri State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Political Science 16

Top-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates

Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Southeast Missouri State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Political Science & Government majors, 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

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