Political Science and Government, General at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA

Social Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 45.1001

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

36%

4 of 11

Female Graduates

64%

7 of 11

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,340

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Political Science and Government, General. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,340 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Cuesta College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Political Science and Government, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 45.1001

Program Family Social Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 36% male, 64% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Average Starting Salary

$136,550

10-Year Job Growth

+4.5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 10 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers SOC: 11-9199	$109,240	+4.5%	75%	primary100% confidence
Compliance Managers SOC: 11-9199	$109,240	+4.5%	75%	primary100% confidence
Loss Prevention Managers SOC: 11-9199	$109,240	+4.5%	75%	primary100% confidence
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199	$109,240	+4.5%	0%	primary100% confidence
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1065	$75,744	+2%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$102,413

Peak Salary

$170,688

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Complex Problem Solving

● Monitoring

● Coordination

● Critical Thinking

● Speaking

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Reading Comprehension

● Active Listening

● Writing

● Mathematics

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Cuesta College

Location San Luis Obispo, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,340

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,000

Average Net Price $16,541

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Program Information

CIP Code: 45.1001

CIP Family: 45

IPEDS ID: