Best Political Science Schools Near Prescott, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Prescott, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $35,098 to $54,792 per year for indexed programs. Prescott has a population of about 46,744. Median household income is $69,151 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $108,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Prescott

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Prescott, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prescott city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Prescott. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 61.6 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ 67.8 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
30.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,612
Avg net price $32,839/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,098
Out‑of‑state$35,098
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 68.8 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 71.3 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 75.9 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 78.6 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 80.5 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 82.2 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona political science page.

Political Science Wages Near Prescott

Prescott is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $108,770 AZ statewide $110,651
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,910 AZ statewide $101,638
Management Analysts $80,640 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $82,035
Public Relations Specialists $67,470 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $68,637
Survey Researchers $59,210 AZ statewide $60,234
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,500 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,356
Compliance Officers $61,510 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,574
Social and Community Service Managers $76,440 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $77,762

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Prescott at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,744 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,151 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Prescott, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Prescott. The closest is Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ (61.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grand Canyon University (75.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Prescott?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Prescott are: Political Scientists ($108,770), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,910), Management Analysts ($80,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prescott Valley instead of Prescott?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott and has its own set of local political science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Prescott an affordable place to study political science?

Prescott’s median household income of $69,151 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Prescott

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Prescott:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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