Best Political Science Schools Near Lodi, CA (2026)

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

Lodi, California has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $22,945 per year for indexed programs. Lodi has a population of about 67,008. Median household income is $84,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $124,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Lodi

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

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 9.8 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 31.0 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

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#3

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 36.0 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 38.0 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,838
Avg net price $14,741/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 153

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

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#5

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 45.7 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 47.7 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 48.2 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,257
Avg net price $28,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 48.5 miles from Lodi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Lodi

Lodi is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). 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 $124,890 CA statewide $118,830
Management Analysts $96,270 Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,598
Public Relations Specialists $77,710 Stockton-Lodi, CA $73,939
Survey Researchers $83,520 CA statewide $79,467
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $70,520 Stockton-Lodi, CA $67,098
Compliance Officers $83,470 Stockton-Lodi, CA $79,420
Social and Community Service Managers $76,600 Stockton-Lodi, CA $72,883

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.

Lodi at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 67,008 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Lodi. The closest is San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Sacramento (31.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Lodi are: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($124,890), Management Analysts ($96,270), Survey Researchers ($83,520). 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 Galt instead of Lodi?

Galt, CA is 10.1 miles from Lodi 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 Lodi an affordable place to study political science?

Lodi’s median household income of $84,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lodi 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 Lodi

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

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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