Best Political Science Schools Near Shamokin, PA (2026)

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

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $67,812 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% 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 Shamokin

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

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 16.2 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 16.8 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 20.6 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 31.7 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 39.3 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 41.5 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
41.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 44.2 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,399
Avg net price $26,598/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 44.7 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 56

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 Shamokin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Political Scientists $140,020
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,230
Management Analysts $93,830
Public Relations Specialists $57,460
Survey Researchers $63,310
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,370
Compliance Officers $85,580
Social and Community Service Managers $75,280

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,890 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Shamokin. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harrisburg Area Community College (38.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($97,230), Management Analysts ($93,830). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study political science?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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 Shamokin

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

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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