Shelbyville, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,762 to $54,178 per year for indexed programs. Shelbyville has a population of about 19,866. Median household income is $58,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $97,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Political Science Schools to Shelbyville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Shelbyville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,376
Avg net price
$22,855/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
Key stats
- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,610
Avg net price
$21,602/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats
- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 204
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,235
Avg net price
$36,041/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,759
Avg net price
$24,018/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,742
Avg net price
$16,264/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 192
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 175
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,156
Avg net price
$8,134/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana political science page.
Political Science Wages Near Shelbyville
Shelbyville is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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 |
N/A |
IN statewide |
– |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
$82,850 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$86,573 |
| Management Analysts |
$97,020 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$101,379 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
$66,450 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$69,436 |
| Survey Researchers |
N/A |
IN statewide |
– |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
$62,130 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$64,922 |
| Compliance Officers |
$83,690 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$87,450 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$78,710 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN |
$82,247 |
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.
Shelbyville at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
19,866 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$58,532 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
17.1% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
95.7 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Political Science Programs
- Franklin, IN – 15.1 mi away (24,867 pop)
- Greenfield, IN – 18.1 mi away (26,268 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 18.3 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Columbus, IN – 23.8 mi away (51,970 pop)
- Lawrence, IN – 25.8 mi away (47,866 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near Shelbyville, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Franklin College in Franklin, IN (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marian University (29.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles near Shelbyville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Shelbyville are: Management Analysts ($97,020), Compliance Officers ($83,690), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,850). 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 Franklin instead of Shelbyville?
Franklin, IN is 15.1 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study political science?
Shelbyville’s median household income of $58,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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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