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2025 Best Political Science Associate Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
2,146 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in political science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #60 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for political science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,146 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 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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 combination of various 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 complete 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 ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Political Science in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in political science.

10 Top Schools for an Associate in Poly Sci

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in political science has to check out City College of San Francisco. City College of San Francisco is a large public college located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a associate in political science from City College of San Francisco

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

Sacramento City College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in political science. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in political science from Sacramento City College

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

Mt. San Jacinto College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in political science. 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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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

College of the Canyons is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in political science. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in political science from College of the Canyons

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

Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in political science from American River College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Walnut.More information about a associate in political science from Mt. San Antonio College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

SAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in political science from Santa Ana College

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Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Ohlone College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Fremont.More information about a associate in political science from Ohlone College

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

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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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Salt Lake Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a associate in political science from Salt Lake Community College

Political Science by Region

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
American Government & Politics (United States) 20
Other Political Science & Government 1

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