Associate Degrees in Political Science & Government
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Political Science & Government Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Political Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,167 people earned their associate degree in political science. This makes it the 52nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in political science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41,131 |
| Associate Degree | 2,167 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,000 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 737 |
| Basic Certificate | 325 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for political science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in political science. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,049 |
| Women | 1,118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 194 |
| Black or African American | 115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 929 |
| White | 719 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 177 |
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 198 colleges that offer an associate degree in political science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for political science students seekingan associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in political science from SMC. About 49% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saddleback College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in political science. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in political science from Saddleback College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in political science from East Los Angeles College. About 56% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in political science from Pasadena City College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in political science from Diablo Valley. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Santa Barbara City College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in political science from SBCC. Of these students, 49% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in political science from Fullerton College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
San Diego Mesa College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in political science from San Diego Mesa College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Bakersfield College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in political science from Bakersfield College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in political science from De Anza College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
El Camino College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in political science. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in political science from El Camino College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Salt Lake Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in political science from Salt Lake Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Los Angeles Pierce College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in political science from Pierce College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Sacramento City College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in political science from Sacramento City. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in political science from Long Beach City College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Southwestern College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in political science from SWC Chula Vista. About 52% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chaffey College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in political science. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in political science from Chaffey College. Of these students, 56% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Orange Coast College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in political science. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in political science from Orange Coast College. About 43% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in political science. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in political science from SCC. About 48% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for political science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Glendale Community College. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in political science from GCC. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to political science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,994 |
| Sociology | 5,109 |
| Economics | 3,384 |
| 2,442 | |
| Anthropology | 843 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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