Best Political Science Schools Near Chillicothe, OH (2026)

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

Chillicothe, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% 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 Chillicothe

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

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH 19.5 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,813
Avg net price $20,607/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 42.0 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,596
Avg net price $14,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Capital University

Columbus, OH 42.6 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wilmington College

Wilmington, OH 44.6 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,491
Avg net price $24,153/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 45.2 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 45.6 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 47.7 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 52.1 miles from Chillicothe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

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 Chillicothe

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Political Scientists $119,370
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,090
Management Analysts $94,270
Public Relations Specialists $64,840
Survey Researchers $57,630
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,420
Compliance Officers $75,030
Social and Community Service Managers $73,890

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.

Chillicothe at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Ohio Christian University in Circleville, OH (19.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Dominican University (45.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in Ohio are: Political Scientists ($119,370), Management Analysts ($94,270), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,090). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?

Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe an affordable place to study political science?

Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe

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

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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