Best Political Science Schools Near Reedley, CA (2026)

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

Reedley, California has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Reedley has a population of about 25,446. Median household income is $62,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $128,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Reedley

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

Reedley, CA 0.8 miles from Reedley
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
41.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,493
Avg net price $6,814/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,334
Out‑of‑state$10,154
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

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

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

Political Science Wages Near Reedley

Reedley is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). 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 $128,820 Fresno, CA $126,047
Management Analysts $84,200 Fresno, CA $82,387
Public Relations Specialists $72,870 Fresno, CA $71,301
Survey Researchers $83,520 CA statewide $81,722
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,450 Fresno, CA $61,106
Compliance Officers $79,830 Fresno, CA $78,112
Social and Community Service Managers $78,910 Fresno, CA $77,211

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.

Reedley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,446 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,923 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Reedley. The closest is Reedley College in Reedley, CA (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fresno City College (22.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Reedley are: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,820), Management Analysts ($84,200), 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 Dinuba instead of Reedley?

Dinuba, CA is 4.6 miles from Reedley 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 Reedley an affordable place to study political science?

Reedley’s median household income of $62,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reedley 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 Reedley

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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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