Best Political Science Schools Near Chicopee, MA (2026)

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

Chicopee, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Chicopee has a population of about 55,213. Median household income is $66,927 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $133,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Chicopee

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

American International College

Springfield, MA 4.5 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,124
Avg net price $23,274/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western New England University

Springfield, MA 5.0 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,157
Avg net price $27,290/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA 5.4 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,418
Avg net price $26,441/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Smith College

Northampton, MA 10.4 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
66.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,027
Avg net price $27,579/yr
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA 10.5 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,938
Avg net price $24,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA 11.9 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,346
Avg net price $16,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Amherst College

Amherst, MA 13.8 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
73.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,644
Avg net price $23,367/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 14.7 miles from Chicopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Political Science Wages Near Chicopee

Chicopee is part of the Springfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 44140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $133,930 MA statewide $139,365
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $128,150 MA statewide $133,351
Management Analysts $107,210 Springfield, MA $111,561
Public Relations Specialists $69,790 Springfield, MA $72,622
Survey Researchers $74,890 MA statewide $77,929
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $65,820 Springfield, MA $68,491
Compliance Officers $84,820 Springfield, MA $88,262
Social and Community Service Managers $79,450 Springfield, MA $82,674

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.

Chicopee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,213 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,927 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Chicopee, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Chicopee. The closest is American International College in Springfield, MA (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hampshire College (10.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Chicopee are: Political Scientists ($133,930), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,150), Management Analysts ($107,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Holyoke instead of Chicopee?

Holyoke, MA is 4.3 miles from Chicopee 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 Chicopee an affordable place to study political science?

Chicopee’s median household income of $66,927 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chicopee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Chicopee

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

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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