# Missouri State University-Springfield: Political Science (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,944
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,014 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in MO: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (11 colleges, $62,576): -$4,562
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,921

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,014 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $90,778 | $18,500 | $21,786 | 94% |
| Saint Louis University | $67,287 | $25,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $66,799 | $19,500 | $15,882 | 58% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $64,747 | $22,517 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Central Missouri | $63,965 | $23,678 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $62,576 | not reported | $12,007 | 42% |
| Truman State University | $60,586 | $26,649 | $12,780 | 69% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $60,016 | $25,250 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $58,014 | $20,500 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Lindenwood University | $55,869 | $24,022 | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $51,417 | $13,102 | $13,310 | 56% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,060 Springfield, MO, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $65,940 MO, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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