2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 144 schools in the United States to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the United States
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Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Gateway Community College the most popular school in the United States for teaching students working on their associate degree. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school situated in Steubenville, Ohio. It awarded 370 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,022. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,095 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 352 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Texas College is $4,530. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. On average, associate degree students take out $8,401 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, the large public school handed out 265 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they attend North Harris Montgomery full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of $15,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Georgia Military College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 138 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,673 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 138 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,160 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $28,805 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Perkinston, Mississippi, and it awarded 121 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,702 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school located in Wesson, Mississippi that handed out 83 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,380. Associate Degree recipients from Copiah-Lincoln Community College accumulate an average of $10,062 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Hostos is a public institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hostos is $5,208. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,088. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,520 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Leeward Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Leeward CC is a public institution located in Pearl City, Hawaii. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 88 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Hawaii who attend Leeward CC full time pay an average of $3,209 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,345. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,271 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tyler Junior College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. This fairly large public school is located in Tyler, Texas, and it awarded 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees if they attend Tyler Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,440. On average, associate degree students take out $17,044 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
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.
Holmes Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools ranking. This small public school is located in Goodman, Mississippi, and it awarded 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holmes Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. On average, associate degree students take out $13,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a private for-profit institution located in Orchard Park, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 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 $27,380 in student loans. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Delaware County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delaware County Community College is $9,900. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,740. On average, associate degree students take out $18,610 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Montgomery County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montco. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,970. On average, associate degree students take out $16,836 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northeast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Northeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Norfolk, Nebraska that handed out 66 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Nebraska who attend Northeast full time pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,010. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,887 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 57 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $16,587 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Bucks County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bucks County Community College is $9,098. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,298. Associate Degree recipients from Bucks County Community College accumulate an average of $14,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 49 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees if they attend NWTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,849. Associate Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $19,312 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Chemeketa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salem, Oregon. It awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Oregon who attend Chemeketa Community College full time pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,275. On average, associate degree students take out $20,208 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
State Fair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in Sedalia, Missouri that handed out 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, College of Southern Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school located in Twin Falls, Idaho that handed out 41 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,921 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. OCCC is a fairly large public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCCC is $4,059. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,810. Associate Degree recipients from OCCC accumulate an average of $14,583 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Since OCCC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Stanly Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in Albemarle, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 38 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they attend Stanly Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,245. Associate Degree recipients from Stanly Technical College accumulate an average of $11,203 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Mesa Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 43 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,634 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular online teaching schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne, WY |
| 26 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 28 | Highland Community College | Highland, KS |
| 29 | Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| 29 | East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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