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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

23 Colleges
$21,979 Avg Salary
$14,178 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, teacher education grade specific was the most popular one in Minnesota. In total, 2,595 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Minnesota.

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Rasmussen University - Minnesota to be the most popular school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in grade specific ed at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, 4% are male and 96% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Rasmussen University - Minnesota carry an average student debt load of $22,477.

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#2

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

The in-demand associate degree programs at Normandale Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education grade specific schools in Minnesota. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

About 92% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 8% are male.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Normandale Community College take out $15,547 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Alexandria Technical & Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education grade specific schools in Minnesota. ATCC is a small public school located in the town of Alexandria.

Of the 15 students majoring in grade specific ed at ATCC, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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#4

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

The in-demand associate degree programs at South Central College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education grade specific schools in Minnesota. South Central College is a small public school located in the suburb of North Mankato.

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#4

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Out of the 23 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Ridgewater College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the remote town of Willmar.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State College Southeast. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. MSC Southeast is a small public school located in the town of Winona.

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#7

Itasca Community College

Grand Rapids, MN

Itasca Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Itasca Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Grand Rapids.

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Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Central Lakes College is a small public school located in the remote town of Brainerd.

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Dakota County Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Century College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.

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Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 2,622
Kansas 1,769
Iowa 1,604
South Dakota 406
North Dakota 490
Nebraska 956

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

Majors Similar to Grade Specific Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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