2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 138 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,160. 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 $28,805 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Our analysis found Georgia Military College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . 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. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Perkinston, Mississippi that handed out 121 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,250. On average, associate degree students take out $13,702 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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.
Out of the 44 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Copiah-Lincoln Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is located in Wesson, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 83 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,380. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,380. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,062 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Holmes Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Holmes Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,210. Associate Degree recipients from Holmes Community College accumulate an average of $13,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Stanly Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Stanly Technical College is a small public school situated in Albemarle, North Carolina. It awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stanly Technical College is $2,794. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245. On average, associate degree students take out $11,203 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pitt 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. Winterville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Pitt Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. On average, associate degree students take out $24,602 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. EMCC is located in Scooba, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they attend EMCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Haywood Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Clyde, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 30 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Haywood Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,724. On average, associate degree students take out $12,587 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, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Jefferson Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Jefferson Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,839 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Georgia Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Warner Robins, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. On average, associate degree students take out $19,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Petersburg College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. SPC is a large public school situated in Clearwater, Florida. It awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,286. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Volunteer State Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. VSCC is a public institution located in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Tennessee who attend VSCC full time pay an average of $4,384 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,200. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,586 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, John Tyler Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Chester, Virginia, the medium-sized public school handed out 21 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,803. On average, associate degree students take out $17,926 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Sandhills Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. SCC is a public institution located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend SCC full time pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,908. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,877 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
North Arkansas College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. North Arkansas College is a small public school located in Harrison, Arkansas that handed out 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northark is $3,840. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,940. Associate Degree recipients from Northark accumulate an average of $15,802 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This small public school is located in Hudson, North Carolina, and it awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend CCCTI full time pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,681. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,798 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #17, Vance-Granville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Henderson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vance-Granville Community College is $1,944. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,552. On average, associate degree students take out $12,813 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Arkansas Northeastern 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 #17 on the list. Arkansas Northeastern College is located in Blytheville, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend Arkansas Northeastern College full time pay an average of $2,738 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,138. On average, associate degree students take out $11,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Brenau University 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. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Gainesville, Georgia, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Brenau, expect to pay an average of $32,530 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 $27,925 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida Gateway College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. FGC is a public institution located in Lake City, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend FGC full time pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,747. On average, associate degree students take out $11,448 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Cumberland, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Southeast accumulate an average of $15,824 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Nash Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 11 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nash Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,087 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
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.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $5,356. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,593. Associate Degree recipients from Horry-Georgetown Technical College accumulate an average of $22,793 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
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*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%.
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