Best Political Science Schools Near Sheboygan, WI (2026)

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

Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $51,170 to $69,849 per year for indexed programs. Sheboygan has a population of about 49,812. Median household income is $62,953 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sheboygan, WI metro area, the top-earning political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $96,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Sheboygan

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

Oshkosh, WI 45.1 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 46.8 miles from Sheboygan
  • 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

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#3

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 48.7 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,789
Avg net price $23,401/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,982
Out‑of‑state$56,982
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 49.8 miles from Sheboygan
  • 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

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#5

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 51.0 miles from Sheboygan
  • 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

#6

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 51.2 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 55.2 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,528
Avg net price $13,369/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ripon College

Ripon, WI 55.8 miles from Sheboygan
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,902
Avg net price $20,216/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

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 Sheboygan

Sheboygan is part of the Sheboygan, WI metro area (BLS area code 43100). 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 $88,500
Management Analysts $96,730 Sheboygan, WI $102,904
Public Relations Specialists $64,290 Sheboygan, WI $68,394
Survey Researchers $92,660 WI statewide $98,574
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $51,410 Sheboygan, WI $54,691
Compliance Officers $90,250 Sheboygan, WI $96,011
Social and Community Service Managers $80,170 Sheboygan, WI $85,287

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.

Sheboygan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,812 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,953 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Sheboygan. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, WI (45.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wisconsin Lutheran College (51.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Sheboygan are: Management Analysts ($96,730), Survey Researchers ($92,660), Compliance Officers ($90,250). 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 Manitowoc instead of Sheboygan?

Manitowoc, WI is 24.6 miles from Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan an affordable place to study political science?

Sheboygan’s median household income of $62,953 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan

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

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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