2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Michigan to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
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Our 2023 rankings named Henry Ford College the most popular school in Michigan for teaching students working on their associate degree. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 64 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,192. Associate Degree recipients from Henry Ford College accumulate an average of $24,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Henry Ford College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washtenaw Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 50 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $4,248 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Washtenaw Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,856. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,975 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Washtenaw Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bay Mills Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. BMCC is located in Brimley, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend BMCC, expect to pay an average of $3,320 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from BMCC accumulate an average of $13,148 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BMCC. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lansing Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. LCC is a fairly large public school situated in Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $7,340. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,760. Associate Degree recipients from LCC accumulate an average of $19,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at LCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 29 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Muskegon Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Muskegon, Michigan, the small public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $10,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Muskegon Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,390. On average, associate degree students take out $19,067 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Muskegon Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College full time pay an average of $6,432 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,502. On average, associate degree students take out $16,821 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alpena Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Alpena, Michigan, the small public school handed out 10 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Alpena Community College is $7,860. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $10,428 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Online courses are available at Alpena Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Ferris State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. This fairly large public school is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Ferris accumulate an average of $19,950 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ferris. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Montcalm 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. Montcalm Community College is a public institution located in Sidney, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Montcalm Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,030. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,406 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montcalm Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mid Michigan College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Mid Michigan College is a small public school situated in Harrison, Michigan. It awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,626 to cover tuition and fees at Mid Michigan College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Mid Michigan College accumulate an average of $23,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mid Michigan College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kellogg Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Kellogg Community College is a small public school situated in Battle Creek, Michigan. It awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kellogg Community College is $6,878. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,450. On average, associate degree students take out $23,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kellogg Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Michigan College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Lake Michigan College is a small public school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,125 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that LMC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Gogebic Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Ironwood, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,999 in tuition and fees if they attend Gogebic Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,898. On average, associate degree students take out $12,972 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gogebic Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Wayne County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Wayne County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend WCCCD full time pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,998. Associate Degree recipients from WCCCD accumulate an average of $23,369 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCCCD does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,844 in tuition and fees if they attend SMC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,301. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,460 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SMC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 7% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Monroe County Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Monroe, Michigan, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,055 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Monroe County Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,760. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe County Community College accumulate an average of $18,444 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Monroe County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cornerstone University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Cornerstone University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cornerstone. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 18% took at least some of their classes online.
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa 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 #17 on the list. Baraga, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
KBOCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
KBOCC 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 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
West Shore Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. This small public school is located in Scottville, Michigan, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they attend West Shore Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,400. Associate Degree recipients from West Shore Community College accumulate an average of $15,197 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that West Shore Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Delta College is located in University Center, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delta College is $6,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,100. On average, associate degree students take out $16,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Delta College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Grand Rapids 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 #17 on the list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 1 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,869 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Grand Rapids Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,589. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,332 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Grand Rapids Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Northwestern Michigan College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.
Students from Michigan who attend NMC full time pay an average of $8,544 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,816. Associate Degree recipients from NMC accumulate an average of $19,859 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NMC. 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 #22, Great Lakes Christian College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.
Great Lakes Christian College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,220. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Great Lakes Christian College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 8% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kuyper College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking.
Macomb Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they attend Macomb Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,680. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,249 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Macomb Community College. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
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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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