Coos Bay, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering political science programs. Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867. Median household income is $55,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $119,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Political Science Schools to Coos Bay
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Coos Bay, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coos Bay 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Coos Bay.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,324
Avg net price
$22,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 115
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,010
Avg net price
$19,604/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 162
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,815
Avg net price
$17,237/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,175
Avg net price
$16,732/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,917
Avg net price
$28,035/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,911
Avg net price
$25,121/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,638
Avg net price
$26,536/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,761
Avg net price
$31,679/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 78
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon political science page.
Political Science Wages Near Coos Bay
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
| Political Scientists |
$119,460 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
$83,580 |
| Management Analysts |
$101,840 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
$74,900 |
| Survey Researchers |
$64,660 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
$61,490 |
| Compliance Officers |
$82,990 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$87,010 |
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.
Coos Bay at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
15,867 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$55,292 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
21.4% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Coos Bay-Area Cities With Political Science Programs
- Roseburg, OR – 45.6 mi away (44,176 pop)
- Eugene, OR – 72.8 mi away (263,860 pop)
- Springfield, OR – 78.0 mi away (61,893 pop)
- Grants Pass, OR – 79.7 mi away (55,265 pop)
- Corvallis, OR – 95.0 mi away (65,465 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near Coos Bay, OR?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering political science programs near Coos Bay. The closest is University of Oregon in Eugene, OR (73.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon State University (94.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in Oregon are: Political Scientists ($119,460), Management Analysts ($101,840), Social and Community Service Managers ($87,010). Wages for Coos Bay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Roseburg instead of Coos Bay?
Roseburg, OR is 45.6 miles from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay an affordable place to study political science?
Coos Bay’s median household income of $55,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coos Bay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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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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