Associate Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,987 people 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 | 14,076 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,501 |
| Associate Degree | 1,987 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,248 |
| Basic Certificate | 681 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $24,193. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $18,579 and the high is $26,863.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in education. About 84.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 310 |
| Women | 1,677 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 189 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 299 |
| White | 1,221 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 212 |
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their associate degree in education from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 24,193.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Connors State College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in education from CSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in education from Brookdale Community College. Of these students, 83% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brookdale Community College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 84% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make a median salary of 24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in education from RCSJ. Of these students, 93% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in education from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 83% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Middlesex County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in education from TVCC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Trinity Valley Community College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in education from Motlow. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Motlow graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in education from Stark State College. Of these students, 86% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stark State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,845 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in education from Montana Western. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Montana Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in education from Allegany College of Maryland. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Allegany College of Maryland make a median salary of 24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in education from CCBC. About 95% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Community College of Baltimore County make a median salary of 24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in education from Highland Community College. Of these students, 46% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Highland Community College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in education from LaGuardia. Of these students, 87% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LaGuardia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in education from University of the District of Columbia. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in education at University of the District of Columbia make a median salary of 24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in education from Columbia State Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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 $37,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in education from Campbell. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that Campbell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in education from Roane State Community College. About 84% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Roane State Community College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in education from BC3. Butler County Community College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,193.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in education from Pellissippi State Community College. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Pellissippi State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,193.
Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Education | 1,987 |
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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 | 12,497 |
| Special Education | 1,326 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,083 |
| Teaching Assistant/Aide | 820 |
| Instructional Media Design | 99 |
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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