Associate Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,078 students earned their associate degree in general 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 general 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 General Education Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general education majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general 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 general 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 General Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 166 colleges that offer an associate degree in general education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general education students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their associate degree in general education from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general 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 general education from CSC. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general education program at Brookdale Community College awarded 121 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The general education program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 110 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general 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. The general education program at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus awarded 85 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Middlesex County College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general education program at Middlesex County College awarded 71 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Trinity Valley Community College. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to general education majors at TVCC. About 96% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Motlow State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general education. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in general education from Motlow. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stark State College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. 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 general education majors at Stark State College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The University of Montana - Western is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. 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 general education majors at Montana Western. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Allegany College of Maryland comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general education. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to general education majors at Allegany College of Maryland. About 77% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Baltimore County is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to general education majors at CCBC. About 89% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The general education program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Highland Community College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in general education from Highland Community College. About 52% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the District of Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in general education from University of the District of Columbia. About 90% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia State Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The general education program at Columbia State Community College awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Campbell University. 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. The general education program at Campbell University awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Roane State Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general education. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general education program at Roane State Community College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Butler County Community College. 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 general education majors at BC3. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general education. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in general education from Pellissippi State Community College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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*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.
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