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Associate Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific

12,921 Yearly Graduations
$21,877 Median Salary
$13,000 Median Debt
There are 644 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in grade specific ed. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 49% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of grade specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 12,921 associate degrees were awarded to grade specific ed majors. This makes it the 1st most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in grade specific ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 53,664
Master’s Degree 29,374
Associate Degree 12,921
Basic Certificate 6,431
Graduate Certificate 4,646
Undergraduate Certificate 2,759
Doctor’s Degree 431

Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in grade specific ed is $21,877. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $18,653 to a high of $24,603.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in grade specific ed is $13,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,202.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in grade specific ed. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 959
Women 11,962
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The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 279
Black or African American 1,759
Hispanic or Latino 3,714
White 6,020
International Students 143
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,006
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There are 644 colleges that offer an associate degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
369 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Gateway Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 369 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
352 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at South Texas College. Of these students, 89% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
337 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 337 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at San Jacinto College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#4

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
306 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The grade specific ed program at El Centro College awarded 306 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

260 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. The grade specific ed program at The University of Arizona Global Campus awarded 260 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
227 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 227 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

218 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Florida. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Rasmussen University - Florida. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#8

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
199 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. The grade specific ed program at Lone Star College System awarded 199 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#9

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
177 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The grade specific ed program at El Paso Community College awarded 177 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, Texas
173 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwest Vista College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The grade specific ed program at Northwest Vista College awarded 173 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

142 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The grade specific ed program at Collin County Community College District awarded 142 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

140 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Austin Community College District. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#13

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
138 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Military College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Georgia Military College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

137 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Delaware Tech. Of these students, 90% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
134 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at CSN. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#16

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
133 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The grade specific ed program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 133 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
128 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The grade specific ed program at Montgomery College awarded 128 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
127 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Tarrant County College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#19

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas
118 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Odessa College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Odessa College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#20

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
117 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at UVU. About 99% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Early Childhood Education 7,511
Elementary Education 2,021
Teacher Education 1,536
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 840
Secondary Education 583

Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Education 2,078
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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