Best Political Science Schools Near Rockingham, NC (2026)

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

Rockingham, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Rockingham has a population of about 9,094. Median household income is $36,695 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% 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 Rockingham

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

Pembroke, NC 36.2 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,407
Avg net price $10,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wingate University

Wingate, NC 38.8 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,649
Avg net price $20,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 50.0 miles from Rockingham
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 51.9 miles from Rockingham
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 60.4 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 63.1 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,673
Avg net price $30,857/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC 65.0 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,600
Avg net price $13,479/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,296
Out‑of‑state$18,296
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC 65.5 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
33.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 45%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,680
Avg net price $20,894/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,300
Out‑of‑state$21,300
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege 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 Rockingham

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.

Rockingham at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 9,094 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,695 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Rockingham. The closest is University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC (36.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Methodist University (51.9 miles). 5 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 Rockingham workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Rockingham?

Laurinburg, NC is 20.2 miles from Rockingham 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 Rockingham an affordable place to study political science?

Rockingham’s median household income of $36,695 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockingham 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 Rockingham

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

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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