Best Political Science Schools Near Covina, CA (2026)

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

Covina, California has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,780 to $62,278 per year for indexed programs. Covina has a population of about 50,143. Median household income is $94,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $119,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Covina

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Covina, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Covina 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 Covina. 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

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 2.8 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA 4.1 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,902
Avg net price $11,531/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 6.2 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pomona College

Claremont, CA 9.6 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,779
Avg net price $19,285/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,420
Out‑of‑state$65,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 9.7 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,372
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA 9.8 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
71.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,736
Avg net price $28,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Scripps College

Claremont, CA 9.8 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,539
Avg net price $36,294/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 10.0 miles from Covina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Covina

Covina is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A CA statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $119,590 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $105,273
Management Analysts $104,930 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,368
Public Relations Specialists $79,860 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,299
Survey Researchers $83,520 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,521
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $77,520 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $68,239
Compliance Officers $94,810 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $83,460
Social and Community Service Managers $87,100 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,673

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.

Covina at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,143 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $94,792 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Covina, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Covina. The closest is Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of La Verne (6.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Covina are: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($119,590), Management Analysts ($104,930), Compliance Officers ($94,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in West Covina instead of Covina?

West Covina, CA is 2.9 miles from Covina 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 Covina an affordable place to study political science?

Covina’s median household income of $94,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Covina while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Covina

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

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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