Associate Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific
Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,497 people earned their associate degree in grade specific ed. 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 | 51,587 |
| Master’s Degree | 28,813 |
| Associate Degree | 12,497 |
| Basic Certificate | 6,391 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,463 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in grade specific ed is $24,950. 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 $21,591 to a high of $28,337.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in grade specific ed is $8,000. 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, $10,763 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,000.
The median monthly payment of a grade specific ed graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $95.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in grade specific ed. About 91.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,021 |
| Women | 11,476 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 263 |
| Black or African American | 1,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,474 |
| White | 5,965 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,032 |
Most Popular Grade Specific Ed Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 644 colleges that offer an associate degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Eastern Gateway Community College grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from South Texas College. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at South Texas College make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from San Jacinto College. About 86% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jacinto Community College grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from El Centro College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,950.
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 $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from UAGC. Of these students, 96% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Arizona Global Campus grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 99% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Rasmussen University - Florida make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from North Harris Montgomery. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Lone Star College System grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. El Paso Community College grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 90% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Northwest Vista College make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Collin County Community College District. About 85% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Collin County Community College District grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 84% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 24,950.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Georgia Military College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Georgia Military College make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from CSN. Of these students, 79% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at College of Southern Nevada make a median salary of 24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from CNM. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Central New Mexico Community College grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Montgomery College. About 91% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Montgomery College make a median salary of 24,950.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Tarrant County College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Tarrant County College District grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from Odessa College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women. Odessa College grade specific ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,950.
Utah Valley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in grade specific ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in grade specific ed from UVU. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in grade specific ed at Utah Valley University make a median salary of 24,950.
Grade Specific Ed Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 6,823 |
| Elementary Education | 1,817 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 1,445 |
| Secondary Education | 647 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 296 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Education | 1,987 |
| 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.
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