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Associate Degrees in Teaching Assistants

871 Yearly Graduations
$22,453 Median Salary
$8,875 Median Debt
There are 127 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in teaching assistants. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 68% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of teaching assistants graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching Assistants Majors

In 2020-2021, 871 associate degrees were awarded to teaching assistants majors. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching assistants at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,032
Associate Degree 871
Undergraduate Certificate 826
Master’s Degree 12
Graduate Certificate 8
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Teaching Assistants Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in teaching assistants is $22,453. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,581 to a high of $22,926.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in teaching assistants is $8,875. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,753 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,764.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in teaching assistants. About 91.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 76
Women 795
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching assistants associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 60
Black or African American 100
Hispanic or Latino 384
White 248
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 62
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There are 127 colleges that offer an associate degree in teaching assistants. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

175 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The teaching assistants program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 175 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
81 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hostos Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in teaching assistants. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at Hostos. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#3

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
76 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Leeward Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in teaching assistants. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at Leeward CC. About 87% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

67 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in teaching assistants. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The teaching assistants program at Texas State Technical College awarded 67 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#5

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
58 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at SAC. About 90% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from KCC. About 91% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson Community and Technical College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The teaching assistants program at Jefferson Community and Technical College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#8

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Medgar Evers College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Medgar. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#9

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at Mt. SAC. About 100% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Suffolk County Community College. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at Suffolk County Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#11

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northland Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Northland Community and Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waukesha County Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in teaching assistants. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at WCTC. About 93% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at NWTC. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The teaching assistants program at Western Technical College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Community and Technical College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The teaching assistants program at Gateway Community and Technical College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at SCC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#16

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Bronx Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at BCC. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to teaching assistants majors at Southeast. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gateway Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Gateway Technical College. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in teaching assistants. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Teaching Assistants Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Teaching Assistant/Aide 871

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching assistants that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 12,921
General Education 2,078
Special Education 1,328
Teacher Education Subject Specific 945
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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