Best Political Science Schools Near Streamwood, IL (2026)

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

Streamwood, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Streamwood has a population of about 39,055. Median household income is $101,049 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $105,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Streamwood

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

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL 11.2 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,756
Avg net price $26,975/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 14.7 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Benedictine University

Lisle, IL 17.3 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,446
Avg net price $22,313/yr
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 20.0 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Aurora University

Aurora, IL 20.5 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,709
Avg net price $18,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL 20.7 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,089
Avg net price $18,436/yr
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  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 23.7 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 23.9 miles from Streamwood
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,825
Avg net price $28,673/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,402
Out‑of‑state$56,402
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Streamwood

Streamwood is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $103,780 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,174
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,700 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $97,201
Management Analysts $105,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,438
Public Relations Specialists $77,050 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,373
Survey Researchers $54,080 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $52,201
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $70,550 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,098
Compliance Officers $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,170
Social and Community Service Managers $79,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,400

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.

Streamwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,055 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $101,049 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Streamwood, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Streamwood. The closest is Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL (11.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Aurora University (20.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Streamwood are: Management Analysts ($105,090), Political Scientists ($103,780), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Streamwood?

Bartlett, IL is 3.2 miles from Streamwood 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 Streamwood an affordable place to study political science?

Streamwood’s median household income of $101,049 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Streamwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Streamwood

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

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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