Munster, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,675 to $16,094 per year for indexed programs. Munster has a population of about 23,733. Median household income is $105,764 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.1% 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 Munster
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Munster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Munster 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Munster.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,318
Avg net price
$6,079/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,675
Out‑of‑state$16,094
Key stats
- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,361
Avg net price
$5,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,191
Avg net price
$18,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,354
Avg net price
$25,292/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,416
Avg net price
$26,728/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
Key stats
- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$99,980
Avg net price
$26,780/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 89
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,947
Avg net price
$8,653/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,424
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 198
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana political science page.
Political Science Wages Near Munster
Munster 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 Indiana 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.
Munster at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
23,733 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$105,764 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
48.1% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
103.6 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Munster-Area Cities With Political Science Programs
- Highland, IN – 2.3 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Lansing, IL – 2.5 mi away (28,086 pop)
- Hammond, IN – 4.9 mi away (77,134 pop)
- Schererville, IN – 5.1 mi away (28,701 pop)
- Calumet City, IL – 5.2 mi away (36,732 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near Munster, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Munster. The closest is Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Xavier University (15.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles near Munster?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Munster are: Management Analysts ($105,090), Political Scientists ($103,780), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Highland instead of Munster?
Highland, IN is 2.3 miles from Munster 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 Munster an affordable place to study political science?
Munster’s median household income of $105,764 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Munster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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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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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