Political Science & Government at Santa Monica College
SMC is located in Santa Monica, California and approximately 25,948 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science & Government section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Santa Monica College Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
SMC Political Science & Government Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Political Science (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Political Science
Featured Santa Monica College Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
SMC Political Science & Government Rankings
Political Science Student Demographics at SMC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Santa Monica College.
Concentrations Within Political Science & Government
The following political science concentations are available at Santa Monica College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Santa Monica College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Careers That Political Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in political science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Santa Monica College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Economists | 1,430 | $124,430 |
| Political Science Professors | 860 | $112,360 |
| Economics Professors | 700 | $139,050 |
| Political Scientists | 160 | $74,060 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.