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2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut

15 Schools Ranked
$7,981 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,270 Avg Student Debt

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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Connecticut 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
27 Total Awards
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,555 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Housatonic Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in Connecticut. This small public school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Housatonic Community College is $4,496. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,448. On average, associate degree students take out $12,555 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Housatonic Community College. 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.

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#2

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
19 Total Awards
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,572 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized public school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,448. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,572 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 Gateway Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Gateway Community College Report

#3

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
16 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,903 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Tunxis Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Connecticut. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tunxis Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. On average, associate degree students take out $11,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tunxis Community College. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Tunxis Community College Report

#4

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Danielson, Connecticut
15 Total Awards
$4,506 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,033 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Quinebaug Valley Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. QVCC is located in Danielson, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,506 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend QVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,458. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,033 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at QVCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
14 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,342 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Manchester Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Connecticut. MCC is located in Manchester, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,516. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Manchester Community College Report

#6

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
12 Total Awards
$4,476 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,228 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Middlesex Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. MxCC is a small public school situated in Middletown, Connecticut. It awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MxCC is $4,476. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,428. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,228 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MxCC. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Middlesex Community College Report

#6

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
12 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,533 Avg Student Debt

Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend Naugatuck Valley Community College full time pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,533 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Naugatuck Valley 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 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Naugatuck Valley Community College Report

#8

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
11 Total Awards
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,929 Avg Student Debt

Charter Oak State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Charter Oak State College is a small public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend Charter Oak State College full time pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,654. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,929 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Charter Oak State College 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.

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#9

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
9 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,629 Avg Student Debt

Norwalk Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut list. NCC is located in Norwalk, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Connecticut who attend NCC full time pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,538. Associate Degree recipients from NCC accumulate an average of $15,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NCC. 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.

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#10

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut
5 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,245 Avg Student Debt

Capital Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend Capital Community College full time pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,245 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Capital 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 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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5 Total Awards
$4,556 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,009 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern Connecticut 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 #10 on the list. NCCC is located in Winsted, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Connecticut who attend NCCC full time pay an average of $4,556 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,508. Associate Degree recipients from NCCC accumulate an average of $13,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Northwestern Connecticut Community College Report

#12

Asnuntuck Community College

Enfield, Connecticut
4 Total Awards
$4,556 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,225 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Asnuntuck Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. ACC is located in Enfield, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,556 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,508. On average, associate degree students take out $16,225 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

ACC 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. 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.

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#13

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
2 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,308 Avg Student Debt

Three Rivers 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 #13 on the list. Three Rivers Community College is a public institution located in Norwich, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they attend Three Rivers Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. On average, associate degree students take out $11,308 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Three Rivers Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Three Rivers Community College Report

#14

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
$21,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,359 Avg Student Debt

Goodwin College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking.

Goodwin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,188. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $37,359 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Goodwin 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 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Goodwin College Report

#14

Mitchell College

New London, Connecticut
$35,775 Average Tuition & Fees

Mitchell 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 #14 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,775 to cover tuition and fees at Mitchell College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mitchell College. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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