Best Political Science Schools Near Racine, WI (2026)

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

Racine, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $38,750 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Racine has a population of about 77,155. Median household income is $55,705 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $95,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Racine

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

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 5.9 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 7.2 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 22.3 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 23.9 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 24.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 28.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 47.7 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 63.7 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,260
Avg net price $21,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science Wages Near Racine

Racine is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A WI statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,190 WI statewide $86,656
Management Analysts $95,570 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $99,552
Public Relations Specialists $63,650 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $66,302
Survey Researchers $92,660 WI statewide $96,521
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,000 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $54,167
Compliance Officers $78,180 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $81,438
Social and Community Service Managers $82,130 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,552

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.

Racine at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,155 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,705 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited political science schools are near Racine, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Racine. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (24.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Racine are: Management Analysts ($95,570), Survey Researchers ($92,660), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($83,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mount Pleasant instead of Racine?

Mount Pleasant, WI is 3.9 miles from Racine 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 Racine an affordable place to study political science?

Racine’s median household income of $55,705 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Racine while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Racine

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

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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