Best Political Science Schools Near Palmetto Bay, FL (2026)

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

Palmetto Bay, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $51,205 per year for indexed programs. Palmetto Bay has a population of about 24,247. Median household income is $143,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $94,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Palmetto Bay

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

Coral Gables, FL 7.4 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida International University

Miami, FL 9.9 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Barry University

Miami, FL 19.3 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 21.2 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 32.1 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 40.2 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 53.6 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 54.2 miles from Palmetto Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A FL statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $91,670 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $80,271
Management Analysts $94,290 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,566
Public Relations Specialists $64,600 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,567
Survey Researchers N/A FL statewide –
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,090 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,370
Compliance Officers $79,770 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,851
Social and Community Service Managers $79,240 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,387

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.

Palmetto Bay at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,247 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $143,368 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Palmetto Bay, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Palmetto Bay. The closest is University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nova Southeastern University (32.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Palmetto Bay?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Palmetto Bay are: Management Analysts ($94,290), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($91,670), Compliance Officers ($79,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cutler Bay instead of Palmetto Bay?

Cutler Bay, FL is 3.3 miles from Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay an affordable place to study political science?

Palmetto Bay’s median household income of $143,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palmetto Bay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Palmetto Bay

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

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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