Best Political Science Schools Near Murrysville, PA (2026)

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

Murrysville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $35,874 to $61,261 per year for indexed programs. Murrysville has a population of about 20,839. Median household income is $120,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $140,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Murrysville

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

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 10.7 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $22,204/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA 13.4 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $17,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA 14.2 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,410
Avg net price $29,954/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,626
Out‑of‑state$44,626
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 15.7 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA 16.2 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,051
Avg net price $20,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,874
Out‑of‑state$35,874
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 16.9 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 17.8 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 18.2 miles from Murrysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Murrysville

Murrysville is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $140,020 PA statewide $147,856
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $95,210 Pittsburgh, PA $100,539
Management Analysts $85,990 Pittsburgh, PA $90,803
Public Relations Specialists $55,910 Pittsburgh, PA $59,039
Survey Researchers $63,310 PA statewide $66,853
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,620 Pittsburgh, PA $67,181
Compliance Officers $70,560 Pittsburgh, PA $74,509
Social and Community Service Managers $74,170 Pittsburgh, PA $78,321

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.

Murrysville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,839 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $120,685 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Murrysville, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Murrysville. The closest is Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carlow University (16.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Murrysville are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($95,210), Management Analysts ($85,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Monroeville instead of Murrysville?

Monroeville, PA is 5.7 miles from Murrysville 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 Murrysville an affordable place to study political science?

Murrysville’s median household income of $120,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murrysville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Murrysville

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

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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