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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Political Science and Government

228 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

228 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 49–72 of 228 colleges

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,077/yr
Grad earnings
$46,283
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Jose City College
San Jose, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$24,038/yr
Grad earnings
$46,215
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,084/yr
Grad earnings
$45,608
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,628/yr
Grad earnings
$45,294
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,964/yr
Grad earnings
$45,120
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,308/yr
Grad earnings
$44,950
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.3%
Annual cost
$41,707/yr
Grad earnings
$44,813
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,844/yr
Grad earnings
$44,521
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Hartnell College
Salinas, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,050/yr
Grad earnings
$44,316
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,440/yr
Grad earnings
$44,170
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,975/yr
Grad earnings
$44,034
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,166/yr
Grad earnings
$43,937
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,713/yr
Grad earnings
$43,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, Massachusetts
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,356/yr
Grad earnings
$43,670
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Political Science and Government in USA?
228 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Political Science and Government in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in USA?
Mt San Antonio College leads with median graduate earnings of $46,283 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Political Science and Government colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Mt San Antonio College, San Jose City College, GateWay Community College, Cuesta College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Political Science and Government programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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