Best Political Science Schools Near Sedalia, MO (2026)

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

Sedalia, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,050 to $43,635 per year for indexed programs. Sedalia has a population of about 21,869. Median household income is $50,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $97,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Sedalia

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

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 27.3 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO 42.7 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
31.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $22,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$28,260
Out‑of‑state$28,260
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 51.5 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 51.9 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 58.5 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,463
Avg net price $19,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 69.7 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 73.6 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 75.5 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,102
Avg net price $25,884/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Sedalia

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $94,500
Management Analysts $97,270
Public Relations Specialists $61,130
Survey Researchers $66,460
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,410
Compliance Officers $67,270
Social and Community Service Managers $71,970

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.

Sedalia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,869 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,668 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Sedalia, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Sedalia. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (27.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln University (58.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in Missouri are: Management Analysts ($97,270), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($94,500), Social and Community Service Managers ($71,970). Wages for Sedalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warrensburg instead of Sedalia?

Warrensburg, MO is 26.9 miles from Sedalia 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 Sedalia an affordable place to study political science?

Sedalia’s median household income of $50,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sedalia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Sedalia

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

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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