Best Political Science Schools Near Lehi, UT (2026)

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

Lehi, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs. Lehi has a population of about 81,039. Median household income is $125,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning political science-related role is Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Lehi

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

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 12.3 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 16.3 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
77.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,790
Avg net price $15,564/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT 21.9 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,215
Avg net price $27,094/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 24.1 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,170
Avg net price $16,200/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 53.9 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,287
Avg net price $10,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 74.4 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,022
Avg net price $5,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Utah State University

Logan, UT 91.7 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,022
Avg net price $14,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 199.9 miles from Lehi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Lehi

Lehi is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A UT statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,610 UT statewide $82,088
Management Analysts $63,690 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $64,857
Public Relations Specialists $60,600 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $61,711
Survey Researchers $79,090 UT statewide $80,540
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,830 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $48,707
Compliance Officers $59,480 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $60,570
Social and Community Service Managers $79,330 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $80,784

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.

Lehi at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 81,039 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $125,860 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 50.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Lehi, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Lehi. The closest is Utah Valley University in Orem, UT (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Utah (24.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Lehi are: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,610), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,330), Survey Researchers ($79,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in American Fork instead of Lehi?

American Fork, UT is 4.7 miles from Lehi 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 Lehi an affordable place to study political science?

Lehi’s median household income of $125,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lehi while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Lehi

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

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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