Political Science and Government at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Truman State University graduates in political science and government earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Truman State University Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 303 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $60,726 | $53,476 | #464 | $43,545 |
| 304 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $60,678 | $54,630 | #443 | $25,270 |
| 305 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,639 | $56,709 | #392 | $39,920 |
| 306 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $60,586 | $64,961 | #189 | $39,813 |
| 307 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $60,559 | $59,644 | #313 | $31,649 |
| 308 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $60,545 | $59,485 | #317 | $25,912 |
| 309 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $60,500 | $57,583 | #368 | $34,610 |
Other Majors at Truman State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,203 | $74,794 | #88 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 | $59,919 | #187 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 | $68,736 | #835 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 | $50,422 | #359 of 1176 |
| Biology | $61,647 | $31,435 | #288 of 841 |
| Public Health | $60,157 | $30,911 | #88 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 | $32,176 | #277 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 | $26,865 | #250 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,584 | — | #220 of 462 |
| Agriculture | $52,303 | $36,853 | #25 of 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,785 | $31,853 | #422 of 660 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 | — | #207 of 215 |
| History | $43,405 | $25,010 | #401 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 | $28,801 | #79 of 82 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 | $16,569 | #111 of 137 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,923 | $29,001 | #517 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $15,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Truman State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,813 one year after graduating and $60,586 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Truman State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Truman State University ranks #306 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Truman State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.