Political Science and Government at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $36,886* | $56,070 | $13,102 | — |
| Truman State University | $39,813* | — | $26,649 | 0.67 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $37,944* | $50,232 | $20,500 | 0.54 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $37,722* | $57,664 | $22,517 | 0.60 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $36,050* | $42,504 | $25,250 | 0.70 |
| University of Central Missouri | $35,556* | $36,724 | $23,678 | 0.67 |
| National Median | $35,627* | — | $23,500 | 0.66 |
Other Political Science and Government Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman State University Kirksville | $9,470 | $39,813 | $26,649 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $9,024 | $37,944 | $20,500 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $14,130 | $37,722 | $22,517 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis | $13,440 | $36,050 | $25,250 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $9,739 | $35,556 | $23,678 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Missouri-Kansas City, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.