Political Science and Government at University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University of Central Missouri graduates in political science and government earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Missouri 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 |
| … | |||||
| 220 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $64,231 | $61,135 | #271 | $31,005 |
| 221 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $64,056 | $68,179 | #139 | $35,937 |
| 222 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $63,977 | $71,831 | #88 | $33,484 |
| 223 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $63,965 | $68,584 | #132 | $35,556 |
| 224 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $63,902 | $57,532 | #369 | $37,009 |
| 225 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $63,902 | $57,532 | #370 | $37,009 |
| 226 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $63,902 | $57,532 | #371 | $37,009 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Missouri political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,556 one year after graduating and $63,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Missouri rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, University of Central Missouri ranks #223 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at University of Central Missouri worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,719.
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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.