2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 91 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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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Our analysis found Borough of Manhattan Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . BMCC is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 175 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
BMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% 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 Montgomery College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montgomery College is a public institution located in Rockville, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 159 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montgomery College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Dover, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 139 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Delaware pay an average of $4,945 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Delaware Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,808. Associate Degree recipients from Delaware Tech accumulate an average of $12,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Delaware Tech 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Brookdale Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Brookdale Community College is $8,804. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Brookdale Community College. In fact, around 44% 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 Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Sewell, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 102 students in 2020-2021.
RCSJ does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,550. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from RCSJ accumulate an average of $15,568 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RCSJ does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Camden County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Blackwood, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 86 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Camden County College, expect to pay an average of $3,744 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 $14,871 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Camden County College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Essex County 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. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 83 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Essex, expect to pay an average of $8,966 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 $11,116 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Essex does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
Delaware County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Delaware County Community College full time pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Delaware County Community College. 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.
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 #8 on the list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 81 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. On average, associate degree students take out $12,520 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hostos. 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.
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Northampton Community College is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Northampton Community College full time pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,270. Associate Degree recipients from Northampton Community College accumulate an average of $19,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northampton Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 74 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend HACC full time pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,678 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that HACC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Middlesex County College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Middlesex County College is located in Edison, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Middlesex County College is $7,992. 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 $12,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Middlesex County College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Community College of Baltimore County came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 70 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees if they attend CCBC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,062. Associate Degree recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $20,429 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CCBC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Community College of Philadelphia landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 68 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Community College of Philadelphia is $8,688. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,744. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,375 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Community College of Philadelphia, 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, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online 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 #15 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Orchard Park, New York. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Bucks County 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. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bucks County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Montgomery County 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. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 62 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees if they attend Montco full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Montco does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Anne Arundel Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Arnold, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 55 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AACC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,550. Associate Degree recipients from AACC accumulate an average of $13,455 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AACC does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Associated Beth Rivkah Schools is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Harford Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Bel Air, Maryland, the small public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Harford Community College full time pay an average of $6,065 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,302. On average, associate degree students take out $12,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Harford Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Carroll Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Carroll Community College is a small public school located in Westminster, Maryland that handed out 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Carroll Community College full time pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688. Associate Degree recipients from Carroll Community College accumulate an average of $16,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Carroll Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,060. On average, associate degree students take out $15,841 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Prince George’s 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 #22 on the list. PGCC is located in Largo, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $6,026 in tuition and fees if they attend PGCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,474. Associate Degree recipients from PGCC accumulate an average of $15,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PGCC. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
County College of Morris ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. County College of Morris is located in Randolph, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New Jersey who attend County College of Morris full time pay an average of $9,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,620. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,920 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at County College of Morris. 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.
Raritan Valley Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Branchburg, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
RVCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,912. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from RVCC accumulate an average of $13,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
One thing to take note of is that RVCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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