2023 Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Our 2023 rankings named Delaware County Community College the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for teaching students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees if they attend Delaware County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,740. On average, associate degree students take out $18,610 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delaware County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Delaware. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Students from Delaware who attend UD full time pay an average of $15,020 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,880. On average, associate degree students take out $7,512 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UD. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Middle Atlantic Region .
In-state students pay an average of $4,945 in tuition and fees if they attend Delaware Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,808. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,683 in student loans.
Delaware Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
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Out of the 26 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Essex County College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Essex does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Essex accumulate an average of $11,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Essex. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montgomery County Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Montco full time pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,970. Associate Degree recipients from Montco accumulate an average of $16,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Montco. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Bronx Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
Students from New York who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,206 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,086. On average, associate degree students take out $12,530 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that BCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clarion University is $11,173. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,052. Associate Degree recipients from Clarion University accumulate an average of $24,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Clarion University. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree teaching programs.
In-state students pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees if they attend HACC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. On average, associate degree students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at HACC. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bucks County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $9,098 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bucks County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,298. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,131 in student loans.
Bucks County Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Trinity Washington University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The average tuition and fees at Trinity College is $25,110. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,047 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Trinity College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hostos is $5,208. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,088. On average, associate degree students take out $12,520 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Hostos does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Community College of Philadelphia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they attend Community College of Philadelphia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,744. On average, associate degree students take out $18,375 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Community College of Philadelphia. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Medgar Evers College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Medgar. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,302. On average, associate degree students take out $13,300 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Medgar. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,060. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $15,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
LCCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Northampton Community College full time pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,270. On average, associate degree students take out $19,399 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Northampton Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #16, Saint Francis University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
Saint Francis does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,502. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saint Francis does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Camden County College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree teaching programs.
Camden County College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,744. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Camden County College accumulate an average of $14,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Camden County College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Immaculata University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
Immaculata does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,750. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Immaculata. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California University of Pennsylvania came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $11,108 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal U. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,726. Associate Degree recipients from Cal U accumulate an average of $27,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cal U does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Edinboro full time pay an average of $10,543 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,062. On average, associate degree students take out $20,315 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Edinboro. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree teaching programs.
If you want to attend RCSJ, expect to pay an average of $5,550 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,568 in student loans.
RCSJ does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,050. Associate Degree recipients from BMCC accumulate an average of $11,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BMCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, SUNY Empire State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Empire is $7,630. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540. Associate Degree recipients from SUNY Empire accumulate an average of $17,977 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Empire. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Brookdale Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Brookdale Community College is $8,804. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,554. Associate Degree recipients from Brookdale Community College accumulate an average of $15,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Brookdale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Montgomery College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Students from Maryland who attend Montgomery College full time pay an average of $10,254 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,061. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,910 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Montgomery College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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