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Political Science in Missouri

Political Science Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 621 students earned their Political Science degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Political Science is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 550
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Political Science 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 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 10 colleges in Missouri that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,979. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,768.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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Saint Louis University

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,986.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,256. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,732. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,759. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,288.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Economics 420
Sociology 296
Anthropology 205
Geography & Cartography 114
International Relations & Security 88
General Social Sciences 47
Archeology 14
Urban Studies 14

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