Best Political Science Schools Near Newark, NJ (2026)

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

Newark, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Newark has a population of about 307,188. Median household income is $48,416 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $124,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Newark

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

Newark, NJ 1.0 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $19,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A NJ statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $107,070 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,089
Management Analysts $124,390 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $110,471
Public Relations Specialists $84,130 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,716
Survey Researchers $87,620 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,815
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $75,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,901
Compliance Officers $101,050 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,742
Social and Community Service Managers $100,570 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,316

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.

Newark at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 307,188 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,416 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Newark, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Newark. The closest is Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, NJ (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bloomfield College of Montclair State University (5.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Newark are: Management Analysts ($124,390), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($107,070), Compliance Officers ($101,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kearny instead of Newark?

Kearny, NJ is 3.4 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study political science?

Newark’s median household income of $48,416 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Newark

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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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