Best Political Science Schools Near Griffin, GA (2026)

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

Griffin, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Griffin has a population of about 23,650. Median household income is $44,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $101,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Griffin

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

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 24.5 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 35.7 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,993
Avg net price $38,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 35.8 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 35.8 miles from Griffin
  • 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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#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 35.9 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA 36.5 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,274
Avg net price $24,754/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 38.0 miles from Griffin
  • 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

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 43.4 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Political Science Wages Near Griffin

Griffin is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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 $86,930 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $86,843
Management Analysts $101,220 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,119
Public Relations Specialists $78,920 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,841
Survey Researchers $51,590 GA statewide $51,538
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,080 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,016
Compliance Officers $72,810 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $72,737
Social and Community Service Managers $78,870 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,791

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.

Griffin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,650 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,021 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Griffin. The closest is Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (24.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia State University (35.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Griffin are: Management Analysts ($101,220), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($86,930), Public Relations Specialists ($78,920). 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 McDonough instead of Griffin?

McDonough, GA is 15.4 miles from Griffin 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 Griffin an affordable place to study political science?

Griffin’s median household income of $44,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Griffin 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 Griffin

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

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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