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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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The political science program at UMKC awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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