Associate Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,078 earned their associate degree in education. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,801 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,177 |
| Associate Degree | 2,078 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,211 |
| Basic Certificate | 739 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 193 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $18,207. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $17,142 to a high of $25,361.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $10,613. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,630 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,285.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in education. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 359 |
| Women | 1,719 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 274 |
| White | 1,363 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 229 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 166 colleges that offer an associate degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Connors State College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 people received their associate degree in education from CSC. Of these students, 60% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their associate degree in education from Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The education program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 110 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their associate degree in education from RCSJ. Of these students, 92% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Middlesex County College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Middlesex County College. About 90% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trinity Valley Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their associate degree in education from TVCC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Motlow State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The education program at Motlow State Community College awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stark State College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Stark State College. Of these students, 87% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is The University of Montana - Western. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Montana Western. Of these students, 87% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Allegany College of Maryland is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in education from Allegany College of Maryland. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Community College of Baltimore County is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The education program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in education from LaGuardia. About 94% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Highland Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The education program at Highland Community College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of the District of Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. The education program at University of the District of Columbia awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbia State Community College. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Columbia State Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Campbell University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,041 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in education from Campbell. About 31% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Roane State Community College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in education from Roane State Community College.
Butler County Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at BC3. Of these students, 96% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pellissippi State Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The education program at Pellissippi State Community College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Education | 2,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12,921 |
| Special Education | 1,328 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 945 |
| Teaching Assistant/Aide | 871 |
| Instructional Media Design | 77 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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