Best Political Science Schools Near Warner Robins, GA (2026)

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

Warner Robins, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Warner Robins has a population of about 81,438. Median household income is $65,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Warner Robins, GA metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $96,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Warner Robins

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

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 14.7 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 15.2 miles from Warner Robins
  • 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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#3

Mercer University

Macon, GA 16.0 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 41.5 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 41.5 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA 50.0 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,757
Avg net price $12,019/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 75.3 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Albany State University

Albany, GA 76.6 miles from Warner Robins
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

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 Warner Robins

Warner Robins is part of the Warner Robins, GA metro area (BLS area code 47580). 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 $85,149
Management Analysts $96,930 Warner Robins, GA $103,337
Public Relations Specialists $73,920 Warner Robins, GA $78,806
Survey Researchers $51,590 GA statewide $55,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,340 Warner Robins, GA $53,667
Compliance Officers $73,320 Warner Robins, GA $78,166
Social and Community Service Managers $72,490 Warner Robins, GA $77,281

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.

Warner Robins at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 81,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,715 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Warner Robins, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Warner Robins. The closest is Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Military College (41.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Warner Robins?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Warner Robins are: Management Analysts ($96,930), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,870), Public Relations Specialists ($73,920). 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 Milledgeville instead of Warner Robins?

Milledgeville, GA is 41.4 miles from Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins an affordable place to study political science?

Warner Robins’s median household income of $65,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins

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

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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