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2024 Best Political Science Associate Degree Schools in California

6 Colleges in California
2,134 Associate Degrees
Political Science is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #60 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for political science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,134 associate degrees in political science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Political Science School for Your Associate Degree

Best Political Science Associate Degree Schools in California Your choice of political science for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for political science students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Political Science Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Political Science in California

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for political science students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Poly Sci

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Santa Rosa Junior College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in political science. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in political science from Santa Rosa Junior College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

American River College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in political science. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in political science from American River College

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in political science needs to look into Mt. San Jacinto College. MSJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto.More information about a associate in political science from Mt. San Jacinto College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat East Los Angeles College if you want to pursue an associate degree in political science. East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in political science from East Los Angeles College

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Butte College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in political science from Butte College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.More information about a associate in political science from Antelope Valley College

Best Political Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Political Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 260 2
Nevada 185 15

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Political Science is one of 4 different types of Political Science & Government programs to choose from.

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