by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Truman State ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Truman State was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 278 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 281 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Truman State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Truman State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,813 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Truman State paid an average of $731 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $381 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,132 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $338 | $338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,701 | $10,701 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Truman State in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Truman State does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Truman State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Truman State University.
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