Political Science at Santa Monica College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, consider the program at Santa Monica College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 144 political science degrees were awarded at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Many students take online classes at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Political Science graduates at Santa Monica College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science graduates at Santa Monica College are 60% women (87) and 40% men (57).
Political Science Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 124 associate’s political science degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 59% were women (73) and 41% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Political Science associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science program at Santa Monica College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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