Best Political Science Schools Near Brunswick, OH (2026)

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

Brunswick, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Brunswick has a population of about 35,284. Median household income is $85,313 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $119,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Brunswick

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

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 8.9 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 19.2 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 19.9 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 20.9 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 21.1 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 22.5 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 25.8 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 30.7 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Brunswick

Brunswick is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $119,370 OH statewide $127,125
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,350 Cleveland, OH $82,375
Management Analysts $88,260 Cleveland, OH $93,994
Public Relations Specialists $66,610 Cleveland, OH $70,937
Survey Researchers $57,630 OH statewide $61,374
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,960 Cleveland, OH $64,920
Compliance Officers $74,480 Cleveland, OH $79,318
Social and Community Service Managers $77,200 Cleveland, OH $82,215

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.

Brunswick at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,284 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,313 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Brunswick, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Brunswick. The closest is Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Case Western Reserve University (21.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Brunswick are: Political Scientists ($119,370), Management Analysts ($88,260), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Strongsville instead of Brunswick?

Strongsville, OH is 4.6 miles from Brunswick 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 Brunswick an affordable place to study political science?

Brunswick’s median household income of $85,313 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brunswick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Brunswick

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

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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