Best Political Science Schools Near Newton, KS (2026)

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

Newton, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Newton has a population of about 18,443. Median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $82,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Newton

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

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 22.1 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

McPherson College

McPherson, KS 28.1 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,084
Avg net price $26,441/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 68.9 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 89.9 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 112.8 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 122.3 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 130.5 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 157.5 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
Avg net price $22,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Newton

Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A KS statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,800 KS statewide $88,639
Management Analysts $82,390 Wichita, KS $92,677
Public Relations Specialists $63,430 Wichita, KS $71,350
Survey Researchers $57,700 KS statewide $64,904
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,240 Wichita, KS $56,513
Compliance Officers $62,850 Wichita, KS $70,697
Social and Community Service Managers $76,200 Wichita, KS $85,714

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.

Newton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,443 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,015 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Newton, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Newton. The closest is Wichita State University in Wichita, KS (22.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas State University (89.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Newton are: Management Analysts ($82,390), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,800), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wichita instead of Newton?

Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study political science?

Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Newton

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

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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