Associate Degrees in Teaching Assistants
Education Levels of Teaching Assistants Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 820 people earned their associate degree in teaching assistants. 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 |
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Basic Certificate | 1,506 |
Associate Degree | 820 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 595 |
Master’s Degree | 9 |
Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Teaching Assistants Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in teaching assistants is $24,283. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,672 and the high is $31,364.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for teaching assistants students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in teaching assistants. About 92.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 58 |
Women | 762 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching assistants associate degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 43 |
Black or African American | 109 |
Hispanic or Latino | 325 |
White | 282 |
International Students | 10 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Teaching Assistants Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer an associate degree in teaching assistants. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from BMCC. About 98% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Hostos. Of these students, 97% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in teaching assistants at Hostos Community College make a median salary of 24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Leeward CC. Of these students, 83% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in teaching assistants at Leeward Community College make a median salary of 24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from TSTC. Of these students, 97% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that TSTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from SAC. Of these students, 93% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Santa Ana College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from KCC. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Data shows that KCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Jefferson Community and Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Medgar. About 94% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Medgar graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,283.
The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Mt. SAC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Mt. San Antonio College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
The 10th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Suffolk County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in teaching assistants at Suffolk County Community College make a median salary of 24,283.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Northland Community and Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in teaching assistants at Northland Community and Technical College make a median salary of 24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from NWTC. About 95% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from WCTC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Waukesha County Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
Western Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in teaching assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Western Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
The 15th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Community and Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Gateway. Gateway Community and Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Southeast. Those who complete their associate degree in teaching assistants at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College make a median salary of 24,283.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from BCC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Bronx Community College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teaching assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from SCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Santiago Canyon College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Gateway Technical College. About 82% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Gateway Technical College teaching assistants graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,283.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in teaching assistants from Bluegrass Community and Technical College. About 96% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,283.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Teaching Assistant/Aide | 820 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching assistants that offer associate degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Education | 1,987 |
Special Education | 1,326 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,083 |
Instructional Media Design | 99 |
Educational Administration | 53 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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