Best Political Science Schools Near Grand Forks, ND (2026)

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

Grand Forks, North Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,110 to $45,942 per year for indexed programs. Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882. Median household income is $63,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $89,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Grand Forks

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

Grand Forks, ND 0.7 miles from Grand Forks
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Grand Forks

Grand Forks is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 24220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A ND statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary N/A ND statewide –
Management Analysts $89,480 Grand Forks, ND-MN $103,206
Public Relations Specialists $63,040 Grand Forks, ND-MN $72,710
Survey Researchers N/A ND statewide –
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,290 Grand Forks, ND-MN $56,851
Compliance Officers $74,980 Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,482
Social and Community Service Managers $81,100 Grand Forks, ND-MN $93,541

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.

Grand Forks at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,882 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,838 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Grand Forks, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering political science programs near Grand Forks. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia College at Moorhead (73.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Grand Forks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Grand Forks are: Management Analysts ($89,480), Social and Community Service Managers ($81,100), Compliance Officers ($74,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fargo instead of Grand Forks?

Fargo, ND is 73.2 miles from Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks an affordable place to study political science?

Grand Forks’s median household income of $63,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Forks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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 Grand Forks

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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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