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Associate Degrees in General Education

2,078 Yearly Graduations
$18,207 Median Salary
$10,613 Median Debt
There are 166 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in education. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 31% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of education graduates were international students.

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.

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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.

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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
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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
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There are 166 colleges that offer an associate degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
206 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
134 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
121 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
110 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

85 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey
71 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

54 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Motlow State Community College

Tullahoma, Tennessee
42 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
39 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

38 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
35 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

35 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

Highland Community College

Highland, Kansas
33 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
31 Yearly Graduations
90% 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.

#15

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, Tennessee
31 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

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.

#19

Butler County Community College

Butler, Pennsylvania
27 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee
27 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

Education Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Education 2,078

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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