Political Science Associate Degrees
There are 1,174 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Political Science.
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Education Levels of Political Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 43,359 degrees were awarded toPolitical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Political Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,200 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,447 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,978 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 725 |
Earnings of Political Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Political Science of $55,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,510 |
| 4 years | $55,642 |
| 5 years | $66,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Political Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,264 colleges that offer a associate degree in Political Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 744 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 536 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 414 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 372 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 340 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 337 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 323 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 310 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 301 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Political Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their associate degree in Political Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Political Science. This school awarded 291 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Political Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 288 associate degrees in Political Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Political Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1,031 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 286 |
| Political Economy | 266 |
| Canadian Government and Politics | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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