by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #552 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 535 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 552 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCM is $35,556. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from UCM in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCM political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 12 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
