Best Political Science Schools Near Dalton, GA (2026)

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

Dalton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dalton, GA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $98,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Dalton

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

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA 26.6 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,412
Avg net price $26,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA 35.3 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,800
Avg net price $22,320/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Shorter University

Rome, GA 37.6 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 55.1 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 58.4 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA 71.6 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,232
Avg net price $19,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 77.0 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 77.4 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Dalton

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A GA statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,870 GA statewide $88,942
Management Analysts $98,090 Dalton, GA $109,232
Public Relations Specialists $75,500 Dalton, GA $84,076
Survey Researchers $51,590 GA statewide $57,450
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,780 Dalton, GA $53,207
Compliance Officers $62,300 Dalton, GA $69,376
Social and Community Service Managers $67,600 Dalton, GA $75,278

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.

Dalton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,236 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Dalton. The closest is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berry College (35.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Dalton are: Management Analysts ($98,090), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,870), Public Relations Specialists ($75,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Calhoun instead of Dalton?

Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study political science?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Dalton

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

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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