Associate Degrees in Political Science
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Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,302 people earned their associate degree in poly sci. This makes it the 60th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41,008 |
| Associate Degree | 2,302 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,652 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 720 |
| Basic Certificate | 240 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Poly Sci 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 poly sci majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in poly sci. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,115 |
| Women | 1,187 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 198 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,034 |
| White | 752 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 183 |
Most Popular Poly Sci Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer an associate degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for poly sci students seekingan associate degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SMC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Saddleback College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Saddleback College. About 36% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Los Angeles College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in poly sci from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 58% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 41% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 66% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SBCC. Of these students, 62% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fullerton College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Fullerton College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from San Diego Mesa College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Bakersfield College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 58% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
De Anza College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in poly sci from De Anza College. About 52% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in poly sci from El Camino College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 47% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sacramento City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Sacramento City. Of these students, 58% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 41% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwestern College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SWC Chula Vista. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Chaffey College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Chaffey College. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% 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 poly sci. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 43% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SCC. Of these students, 47% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Glendale Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in poly sci from GCC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer associate degrees.
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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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