Best Political Science Schools Near Mission, TX (2026)

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

Mission, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering political science programs. Mission has a population of about 86,234. Median household income is $60,813 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% 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 Mission

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

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 4.5 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 11.8 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 95.3 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,450
Avg net price $12,090/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX 116.7 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,386
Avg net price $3,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX 121.2 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,865
Avg net price $15,225/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 121.7 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,656
Avg net price $3,399/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Houston-Victoria

Victoria, TX 198.5 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,467
Avg net price $8,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 214.6 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $11,196/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Mission

Mission is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 $132,771
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $111,030 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $129,255
Management Analysts $72,150 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $83,993
Public Relations Specialists $48,980 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $57,020
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $55,099
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,330 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $55,099
Compliance Officers $69,290 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $80,664
Social and Community Service Managers $63,130 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,492

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.

Mission at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 86,234 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,813 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering political science programs near Mission. The closest is South Texas College in McAllen, TX (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Kingsville (95.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Mission are: Political Scientists ($114,050), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($111,030), Management Analysts ($72,150). 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 McAllen instead of Mission?

McAllen, TX is 5.0 miles from Mission 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 Mission an affordable place to study political science?

Mission’s median household income of $60,813 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mission 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 Mission

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

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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