Associate Degrees in Political Science & Government
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,446 associate degrees were awarded to political science majors. 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 | 43,812 |
| Associate Degree | 2,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,936 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 654 |
| Basic Certificate | 345 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in political science is $30,303. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,303 to a high of $30,303.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in political science is $11,838. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $11,838 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,838.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in political science. About 53.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,139 |
| Women | 1,307 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of political science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 212 |
| Black or African American | 132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,156 |
| White | 734 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 178 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their associate degree in political science from SMC. About 59% 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. The political science program at Saddleback College awarded 60 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% 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. The political science program at East Los Angeles College awarded 56 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 96% 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. The political science program at Pasadena City College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The political science program at Diablo Valley College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at SBCC. Of these students, 72% were women and 43% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in political science from Fullerton College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% 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. The political science program at San Diego Mesa College awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at Bakersfield College. Of these students, 53% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in political science from De Anza College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at El Camino College. Of these students, 46% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 43% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in political science from Pierce College. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at Sacramento City. About 59% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in political science from Long Beach City College. About 53% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at SWC Chula Vista. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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. The political science program at Chaffey College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in political science from Orange Coast College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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. The political science program at Santiago Canyon College awarded 37 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 81% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 associate degrees were handed out to political science majors at GCC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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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 | 11,791 |
| Sociology | 6,887 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Anthropology | 950 |
| Geography & Cartography | 379 |
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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