Superior, Wisconsin has 1 accredited school offering political science programs. Superior has a population of about 668. Median household income is $66,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning political science-related role is Survey Researchers at a median $92,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Political Science Schools to Superior
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer political science programs near Superior, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Superior 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Superior.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,458
Avg net price
$14,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,561
Avg net price
$16,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 77
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,021
Avg net price
$14,559/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 106
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,378
Avg net price
$16,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
64%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,789
Avg net price
$23,401/yr
TuitionIn‑state$56,982
Out‑of‑state$56,982
Key stats
- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,363
Avg net price
$26,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,528
Avg net price
$13,369/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,548
Avg net price
$14,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 102
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin political science page.
Political Science Wages Near Superior
Superior is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). 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 |
$93,682 |
| Management Analysts |
$88,610 |
Duluth, MN-WI |
$99,786 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
$56,110 |
Duluth, MN-WI |
$63,187 |
| Survey Researchers |
$92,660 |
WI statewide |
$104,347 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
$57,790 |
Duluth, MN-WI |
$65,079 |
| Compliance Officers |
$75,190 |
Duluth, MN-WI |
$84,673 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$75,410 |
Duluth, MN-WI |
$84,921 |
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.
Superior at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
668 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$66,875 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
24.3% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
88.8 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Superior-Area Cities With Political Science Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited political science schools are near Superior, WI?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering political science programs near Superior. The closest is University of Minnesota-Duluth in Duluth, MN (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Duluth (8.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying political science roles near Superior?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Superior are: Survey Researchers ($92,660), Management Analysts ($88,610), 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 Duluth instead of Superior?
Duluth, MN is 6.4 miles from Superior 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 Superior an affordable place to study political science?
Superior’s median household income of $66,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Superior 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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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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