Best Political Science Schools Near Ukiah, CA (2026)

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

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Ukiah has a population of about 16,419. Median household income is $67,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% 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 Ukiah

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

Ukiah, CA 3.1 miles from Ukiah
  • 2 year
28.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,243
Avg net price $8,330/yr
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  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Ukiah

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
Management Analysts $101,460
Public Relations Specialists $85,030
Survey Researchers $83,520
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $77,390
Compliance Officers $96,980
Social and Community Service Managers $83,210

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.

Ukiah at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,419 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,122 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Ukiah. The closest is Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Napa Valley College (78.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in California are: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($124,890), Management Analysts ($101,460), Compliance Officers ($96,980). Wages for Ukiah workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Windsor instead of Ukiah?

Windsor, CA is 47.0 miles from Ukiah 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 Ukiah an affordable place to study political science?

Ukiah’s median household income of $67,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ukiah 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 Ukiah

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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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