Best Political Science Schools Near Oneida, NY (2026)

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

Oneida, New York has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $40,330 to $53,183 per year for indexed programs. Oneida has a population of about 10,240. Median household income is $60,380 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Syracuse, NY 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 Oneida

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

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 12.9 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
69.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,411
Avg net price $28,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 18.9 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,139
Avg net price $28,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Utica University

Utica, NY 19.7 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 21.7 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 24.0 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 42.5 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 51.3 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,566
Avg net price $16,236/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 51.8 miles from Oneida
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Oneida

Oneida is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A NY statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $95,260 Syracuse, NY $99,540
Management Analysts $97,020 Syracuse, NY $101,379
Public Relations Specialists $64,110 Syracuse, NY $66,991
Survey Researchers $86,890 NY statewide $90,794
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,150 Syracuse, NY $63,898
Compliance Officers $79,710 Syracuse, NY $83,292
Social and Community Service Managers $80,950 Syracuse, NY $84,587

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.

Oneida at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 10,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,380 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Oneida, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Oneida. The closest is Hamilton College in Clinton, NY (12.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (24.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Oneida are: Management Analysts ($97,020), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($95,260), Survey Researchers ($86,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rome instead of Oneida?

Rome, NY is 13.4 miles from Oneida 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 Oneida an affordable place to study political science?

Oneida’s median household income of $60,380 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oneida while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Oneida

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

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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