Best Public Policy Schools Near Milton, PA (2026)

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

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $41,790 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning public policy-related role is Political Scientists at a median $140,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Milton

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

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 14.7 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 54.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 55.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
41.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 60.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,399
Avg net price $26,598/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 67.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 73.7 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 81.8 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA 83.5 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,517
Avg net price $31,490/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Policy Wages Near Milton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Political Scientists $140,020
Management Analysts $93,830
Economists $115,000
Social and Community Service Managers $75,280
Survey Researchers $63,310
Compliance Officers $85,580
General and Operations Managers $103,130
Financial and Investment Analysts $84,460

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.

Milton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,582 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,552 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Milton. The closest is Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA (14.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Scranton (67.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Political Scientists ($140,020), Economists ($115,000), General and Operations Managers ($103,130). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study public policy?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Milton

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

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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