Best Political Science Schools Near Seguin, TX (2026)

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

Seguin, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Seguin has a population of about 31,789. Median household income is $61,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% 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 Seguin

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

Seguin, TX 1.5 miles from Seguin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,863
Avg net price $24,654/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Seguin

Seguin is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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 $120,433
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,260 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,248
Management Analysts $95,760 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,119
Public Relations Specialists $64,690 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,310
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $49,979
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $53,300 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $56,283
Compliance Officers $67,050 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,803
Social and Community Service Managers $76,920 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,225

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.

Seguin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,789 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,896 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% 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 Seguin, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Seguin. The closest is Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Our Lady of the Lake University (36.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Seguin are: Political Scientists ($114,050), Management Analysts ($95,760), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,920). 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 New Braunfels instead of Seguin?

New Braunfels, TX is 11.8 miles from Seguin 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 Seguin an affordable place to study political science?

Seguin’s median household income of $61,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seguin 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 Seguin

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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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