Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

CIP 45.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,417Median earnings 4 years after
$67,664Median earnings 5 years after
$11,273Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $51,417. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $11,273, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Truman State University
Kirksville
$39,813$21,500
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$37,944$19,160
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$37,722$21,125
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$36,050$20,687
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$35,556$20,719
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$30,502$22,386

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City make?

The median salary is $51,417 and $67,664 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,273.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.