2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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The Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 28 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Pennsylvania
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Our 2023 rankings named Delaware County Community College the most popular school in Pennsylvania for teaching students working on their associate degree. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Media, Pennsylvania that handed out 81 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees if they attend Delaware County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,740. Associate Degree recipients from Delaware County Community College accumulate an average of $18,610 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients 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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northampton County Area Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 78 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 Northampton Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. On average, associate degree students take out $19,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
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 fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Harrisburg Area Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Pennsylvania. This fairly large public school is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 74 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend HACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,818. On average, associate degree students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Philadelphia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 68 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Community College of Philadelphia. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
You may have the opportunity 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bucks County Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Bucks County Community College is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bucks County Community College is $9,098. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bucks County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Montgomery County Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Montgomery County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania that handed out 62 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Montco does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. LCCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees if they attend LCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,060. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,841 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCCC. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Butler County Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. BC3 is located in Butler, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend BC3 full time pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,400. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,492 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
BC3 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 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Westmoreland County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Youngwood, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Westmoreland College full time pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,014. On average, associate degree students take out $14,140 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Westmoreland College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Community College of Beaver County 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 #10 on the list. CCBC is a small public school situated in Monaca, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend CCBC full time pay an average of $12,810 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,660. On average, associate degree students take out $18,924 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCBC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Manor College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Manor College is located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,028 to cover tuition and fees at Manor College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Manor College accumulate an average of $24,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Manor College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 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 #11 on the list. Clarion University is located in Clarion, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $11,173 in tuition and fees if they attend Clarion University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,052. On average, associate degree students take out $24,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Clarion University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Reading Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. RACC is a public institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RACC is $10,170. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,220. Associate Degree recipients from RACC accumulate an average of $19,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at RACC. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Laurel Technical Institute came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school handed out 5 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
LTI - Meadville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,582. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LTI - Meadville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Johnstown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pennsylvania Highlands is $8,820. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,330. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,347 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Pennsylvania Highlands does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
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Clarks Summit University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
CSU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
Luzerne County Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,020 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Luzerne County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,370. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,060 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Luzerne County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Francis University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,502 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Francis. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saint Francis. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Community College of Allegheny County ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 2 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,323 in tuition and fees if they attend CCAC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,863. On average, associate degree students take out $19,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CCAC. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a small public school located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,543 in tuition and fees if they attend Edinboro full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,062. On average, associate degree students take out $20,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Edinboro 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 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 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 #21 on the list. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Media, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,905. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,314 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 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 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Immaculata University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Immaculata is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Immaculata. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California University of Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Cal U is located in California, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Cal U full time pay an average of $11,108 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cal U does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Mount Aloysius 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 #21 on the list. Mount Aloysius is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cresson, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,890 to cover tuition and fees at Mount Aloysius. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Mount Aloysius does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wilson 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 #25 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Wilson is $26,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, Wilson is an excellent choice, since the school is 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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