Political Science at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you plan to study Political Science, take a look at what University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 political science degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Among 14,732 students, 683 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Political Science graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 59% women (20) and 41% men (14).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Among the 34 bachelor’s political science degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 59% were women (20) and 41% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science 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 minorities make up 24% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Those who complete Political Science program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Political Science 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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
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