Online Associates Degree Programs in Political Science Ranked by Cost

By Staff

Schools around the country that offer online associates degree in political science programs charge an average tuition of $2,606 per year. In recent years, there has been a 15.2% increase in the average tuition. In 2007, the average tuition was $2,262 each year at these online colleges.

The range of tuition at colleges offering online political science programs at the associates level is shown in the following chart. Tuition is shown from the most to least expensive colleges and universities.

Tuition Level Number of Schools
Cheapest 2
Low cost 0
Average cost 0
Most expensive 2

Tuition of more than $1,490 yearly is charged by the most expensive online associates degree in political science colleges. The cheapest schools, on the other hand, require students to pay annual tuition costs in the range of $698 to $728. The most inexpensive accredited online political science associates degree schools are located in California.

  • Associate of Arts in Political Science
  • Associate of Art in Political Science
  • Associate of Science in Political Science

A reported 16% of political science graduates with associates degrees from online schools around the US graduated from these affordable programs in 2011. Therefore, of the 26,918 graduates from around the US, 4,343 are from the least costly schools. Between 2006 and 2011, the number of political science graduates with associates degrees from the least expensive online schools has increased by 820 graduates per year, while the percentage of graduates from these schools has decreased.

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