Best Political Science Schools Near Georgetown, TX (2026)

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

Georgetown, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $67,493 per year for indexed programs. Georgetown has a population of about 78,803. Median household income is $91,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Scientists at a median $114,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Georgetown

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

Georgetown, TX 2.8 miles from Georgetown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
52.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $29,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Georgetown

Georgetown is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $114,050 TX statewide $116,259
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,090 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,048
Management Analysts $106,600 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $108,665
Public Relations Specialists $69,470 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $70,815
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $48,247
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,140 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,382
Compliance Officers $70,720 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $72,090
Social and Community Service Managers $80,030 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,580

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.

Georgetown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 78,803 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,857 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Georgetown, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Georgetown. The closest is Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Central Texas (27.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Georgetown are: Political Scientists ($114,050), Management Analysts ($106,600), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Round Rock instead of Georgetown?

Round Rock, TX is 9.9 miles from Georgetown 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 Georgetown an affordable place to study political science?

Georgetown’s median household income of $91,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Georgetown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Georgetown

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

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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