Associate Degrees in Elementary Education
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Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,021 associate degrees were awarded to elementary teaching majors. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,975 |
| Associate Degree | 2,021 |
| Graduate Certificate | 830 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 159 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary teaching majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for elementary teaching majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in elementary teaching. About 90.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 193 |
| Women | 1,828 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 360 |
| White | 1,141 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 228 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 193 colleges that offer an associate degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Delaware Tech. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The elementary teaching program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 68 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Montgomery College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Montgomery College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Philadelphia. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Community College of Philadelphia. Of these students, 89% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 93% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Butler Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Butler CC. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas State University Mid-South. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Arkansas State University Mid-South awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Estrella Mountain Community College. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Estrella Mountain Community College awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Marshall Islands. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at College of the Marshall Islands awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montgomery County Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The elementary teaching program at Montgomery County Community College awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Holmes Community College. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Holmes Community College. About 95% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Glendale Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The elementary teaching program at Glendale Community College awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma City Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Oklahoma City Community College awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chandler-Gilbert Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Itawamba Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Itawamba Community College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Laramie County Community College. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Laramie County Community College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Oklahoma College. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in elementary teaching from Northern Oklahoma College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Northeast Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The elementary teaching program at Northeast Community College awarded 34 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Henry Ford College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Henry Ford College. About 94% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 7,511 |
| Teacher Education | 1,536 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 840 |
| Secondary Education | 583 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 350 |
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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