Best Political Science Schools Near Havelock, NC (2026)

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

Havelock, North Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering political science programs. Havelock has a population of about 16,471. Median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $98,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Havelock

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

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 55.1 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 72.9 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,967
Avg net price $20,109/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Barton College

Wilson, NC 80.9 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC 91.3 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,873
Avg net price $17,432/yr
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  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 109.5 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,886
Avg net price $24,516/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 112.9 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,050
Avg net price $24,704/yr
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  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 113.4 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,144
Avg net price $7,892/yr
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh, NC 114.5 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,730
Avg net price $24,313/yr
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  • Retention rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Havelock

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,760
Management Analysts $98,560
Public Relations Specialists $67,230
Survey Researchers $96,560
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,500
Compliance Officers $78,500
Social and Community Service Managers $79,590

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.

Havelock at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,471 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,433 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Havelock, NC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering political science programs near Havelock. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (55.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina Wesleyan University (91.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in North Carolina are: Management Analysts ($98,560), Survey Researchers ($96,560), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,590). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morehead City instead of Havelock?

Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock 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 Havelock an affordable place to study political science?

Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Havelock

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

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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