North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $87,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Political Science Schools to North Augusta
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near North Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Augusta 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 North Augusta.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,603
Avg net price
$11,641/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,396
Avg net price
$15,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,040
Avg net price
$21,656/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,459
Avg net price
$16,525/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,177
Avg net price
$22,811/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 165
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,304
Avg net price
$17,800/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,262
Avg net price
$18,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,338
Avg net price
$18,408/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina political science page.
Political Science Wages Near North Augusta
North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| Political Scientists |
N/A |
SC statewide |
– |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
$78,650 |
SC statewide |
$85,582 |
| Management Analysts |
$87,920 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC |
$95,669 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
$74,660 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC |
$81,240 |
| Survey Researchers |
N/A |
SC statewide |
– |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
$51,560 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC |
$56,104 |
| Compliance Officers |
$64,260 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC |
$69,924 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$76,020 |
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC |
$82,720 |
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.
North Augusta at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
24,928 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$90,132 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
37.9% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
91.9 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other North Augusta-Area Cities With Political Science Programs
- Augusta, GA – 12.7 mi away (389,215 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 13.1 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 47.9 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 53.1 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Orangeburg, SC – 62.7 mi away (31,666 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near North Augusta, SC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Erskine College (61.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles near North Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near North Augusta are: Management Analysts ($87,920), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,650), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of North Augusta?
Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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 North Augusta an affordable place to study political science?
North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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.
Learn More About Political Science Programs
Other Programs Available in North Augusta
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Augusta:
- History programs in North Augusta, SC
- English programs in North Augusta, SC
- Sociology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Anthropology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Philosophy programs in North Augusta, SC
- Mathematics programs in North Augusta, SC
- General Studies programs in North Augusta, SC
- Forensic Psychology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Child Development programs in North Augusta, SC
- Data Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Electrical Engineering programs in North Augusta, SC
- Software Engineering programs in North Augusta, SC
- Engineering Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Geography programs in North Augusta, SC
- Aviation Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Public Policy programs in North Augusta, SC
- International Relations programs in North Augusta, SC
- Chemistry programs in North Augusta, SC
- Physics programs in North Augusta, SC
- Neuroscience programs in North Augusta, SC
- Spanish programs in North Augusta, SC
- Film programs in North Augusta, SC
- Fashion programs in North Augusta, SC
- Architecture programs in North Augusta, SC
- Urban Planning programs in North Augusta, SC
- Industrial Design programs in North Augusta, SC
- Game Design programs in North Augusta, SC
- Instructional Design programs in North Augusta, SC
- Higher Education Administration programs in North Augusta, SC
- Global Health programs in North Augusta, SC
- Art History programs in North Augusta, SC
- Creative Writing programs in North Augusta, SC
- Environmental Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Nutrition programs in North Augusta, SC
- Theology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Library Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Applied Behavior Analysis programs in North Augusta, SC
- Medical Billing and Coding programs in North Augusta, SC
- Medical Assistant programs in North Augusta, SC
- Pharmacy Technician programs in North Augusta, SC
- Health Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Occupational Safety and Health programs in North Augusta, SC
- Entrepreneurship programs in North Augusta, SC
- Interior Design programs in North Augusta, SC
- Photography programs in North Augusta, SC
- Sustainability Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Behavioral Health Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Mental Health Counseling programs in North Augusta, SC
- Substance Abuse Counseling programs in North Augusta, SC
- Journalism programs in North Augusta, SC
- Public Relations programs in North Augusta, SC
- Communication Disorders programs in North Augusta, SC
- Speech Pathology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Technical Communication programs in North Augusta, SC
- Professional Writing programs in North Augusta, SC
- Strategic Communications programs in North Augusta, SC
- Business Development programs in North Augusta, SC
- Construction Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Economics programs in North Augusta, SC
- Financial Technology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Forensic Accounting programs in North Augusta, SC
- Health Information Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Hospitality Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- International Business programs in North Augusta, SC
- Organizational Leadership programs in North Augusta, SC
- Management Information Systems programs in North Augusta, SC
- Nonprofit Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Operations Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Public Administration programs in North Augusta, SC
- Real Estate programs in North Augusta, SC
- Recreation Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Retail Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Risk Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Statistics programs in North Augusta, SC
- Taxation programs in North Augusta, SC
- Corrections programs in North Augusta, SC
- Crime Analysis programs in North Augusta, SC
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in North Augusta, SC
- Criminology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Cybercrime programs in North Augusta, SC
- Emergency Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Fire Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Forensic Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Legal Services programs in North Augusta, SC
- Legal Studies programs in North Augusta, SC
- Paralegal programs in North Augusta, SC
- Security Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Cloud Computing programs in North Augusta, SC
- Computer Engineering programs in North Augusta, SC
- Innovation programs in North Augusta, SC
- Mobile App Development programs in North Augusta, SC
- Software Development programs in North Augusta, SC
- User Experience programs in North Augusta, SC
- Web Development programs in North Augusta, SC
- Artificial Intelligence programs in North Augusta, SC
- Machine Learning programs in North Augusta, SC
- Supply Chain Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Data Analytics programs in North Augusta, SC
- Public Health programs in North Augusta, SC
- Human Resources programs in North Augusta, SC
- Project Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Special Education programs in North Augusta, SC
- Homeland Security programs in North Augusta, SC
- Marketing programs in North Augusta, SC
- Finance programs in North Augusta, SC
- Kinesiology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Sports Management programs in North Augusta, SC
- Early Childhood Education programs in North Augusta, SC
- Elementary Education programs in North Augusta, SC
- Biology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Communications programs in North Augusta, SC
- Graphic Design programs in North Augusta, SC
- Human Services programs in North Augusta, SC
- MBA programs in North Augusta, SC
- Criminal Justice programs in North Augusta, SC
- Nursing programs in North Augusta, SC
- Business Administration programs in North Augusta, SC
- Computer Science programs in North Augusta, SC
- Psychology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Education programs in North Augusta, SC
- Engineering programs in North Augusta, SC
- Technology programs in North Augusta, SC
- Liberal Arts programs in North Augusta, SC
- Healthcare programs in North Augusta, SC
- Cybersecurity programs in North Augusta, SC
- Accounting programs in North Augusta, SC
- Healthcare Administration programs in North Augusta, SC
- Social Work programs in North Augusta, SC
- Counseling programs in North Augusta, SC
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.
← Back to Best Political Science Schools in South Carolina (2026)
