Best Public Policy Schools Near Seymour, IN (2026)

Seymour, Indiana has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,762 to $67,684 per year for indexed programs. Seymour has a population of about 21,536. Median household income is $63,388 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning public policy-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $108,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Policy Schools to Seymour

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Seymour, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Seymour 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 Seymour. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 59.0 miles from Seymour
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 204

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Earlham College

Richmond, IN 79.9 miles from Seymour
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,797
Avg net price $24,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,930
Out‑of‑state$53,930
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 191.3 miles from Seymour
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $99,980
Avg net price $26,780/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana public policy page.


Public Policy Wages Near Seymour

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $95,560
Economists $80,750
Social and Community Service Managers $73,940
Survey Researchers N/A
Compliance Officers $78,770
General and Operations Managers $108,170
Financial and Investment Analysts $81,760

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.


Seymour at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,536 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,388 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Seymour-Area Cities With Public Policy Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Seymour, IN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Seymour. The closest is Indiana University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (59.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Kentucky (97.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Indiana are: General and Operations Managers ($108,170), Management Analysts ($95,560), Financial and Investment Analysts ($81,760). Wages for Seymour workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Seymour?

Columbus, IN is 18.0 miles from Seymour and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Seymour an affordable place to study public policy?

Seymour’s median household income of $63,388 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seymour while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.


Learn More About Public Policy Programs

Other Programs Available in Seymour

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

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.