Best Political Science Schools Near Sidney, OH (2026)

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

Sidney, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% 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 Sidney

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

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 30.8 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 35.5 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 36.8 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 37.5 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 38.0 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 41.7 miles from Sidney
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 42.4 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
Avg net price $13,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH 43.0 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,298
Avg net price $5,567/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 16

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 Sidney

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.

Sidney at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,457 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,560 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Sidney. The closest is Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH (30.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Dayton (38.0 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 Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study political science?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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 Sidney

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

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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