Best Political Science Schools Near Tulsa, OK (2026)

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

Tulsa, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $50,004 per year for indexed programs. Tulsa has a population of about 412,322. Median household income is $58,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $98,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Tulsa

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

Tulsa, OK 2.9 miles from Tulsa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,408
Avg net price $15,000/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 6.1 miles from Tulsa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Tulsa

Tulsa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A OK statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,400 OK statewide $71,076
Management Analysts $98,210 Tulsa, OK $110,101
Public Relations Specialists $63,760 Tulsa, OK $71,480
Survey Researchers $57,200 OK statewide $64,126
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,740 Tulsa, OK $56,883
Compliance Officers $69,440 Tulsa, OK $77,848
Social and Community Service Managers $74,240 Tulsa, OK $83,229

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.

Tulsa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 412,322 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,407 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Tulsa, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Tulsa. The closest is University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (65.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Tulsa are: Management Analysts ($98,210), Social and Community Service Managers ($74,240), Compliance Officers ($69,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Broken Arrow instead of Tulsa?

Broken Arrow, OK is 9.3 miles from Tulsa 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 Tulsa an affordable place to study political science?

Tulsa’s median household income of $58,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tulsa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Tulsa

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

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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