2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 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 Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
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Our analysis found Arkansas State University - Beebe to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arkansas. This small public school is located in Beebe, Arkansas, and it awarded 50 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,928 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU-Beebe full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,656. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,741 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU-Beebe. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Arkansas State University Mid-South. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 47 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASU Mid-South full time pay an average of $3,274 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,234. On average, associate degree students take out $5,673 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ASU Mid-South. In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 22 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas Northeastern College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public school situated in Blytheville, Arkansas. It awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,738 in tuition and fees if they attend Arkansas Northeastern College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,138. Associate Degree recipients from Arkansas Northeastern College accumulate an average of $11,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Arkansas Northeastern College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Ozarka College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Ozarka College is a small public school located in Melbourne, Arkansas that handed out 23 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,004 in tuition and fees if they attend Ozarka College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,356. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Ozarka College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Arkansas. Located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Pulaski Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,900. Associate Degree recipients from UA Pulaski Tech accumulate an average of $22,524 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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North Arkansas 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 #6 on the list. Located in Harrison, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northark is $3,840. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,940. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,802 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northark does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Phillips County Community College is located in Helena, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Phillips County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,910. Associate Degree recipients from Phillips County Community College accumulate an average of $10,650 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 Phillips County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 17 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,850 in tuition and fees if they attend UACCB full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,438. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,191 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UACCB does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Arkansas State University - Newport ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Newport, Arkansas, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASUN full time pay an average of $2,856 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,320. On average, associate degree students take out $15,938 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
ASUN 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 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Morrilton, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,456 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UACCM. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,128. On average, associate degree students take out $19,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UACCM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Hope, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 15 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,340 in tuition and fees if they attend UA Hope-Texarkana full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,390. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Hope-Texarkana. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 13 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $2,904 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUMH. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,524. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,082 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ASUMH. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
East Arkansas Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Forrest City, Arkansas, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend East Arkansas Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,720. On average, associate degree students take out $10,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at East Arkansas Community College. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, National Park College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees if they attend National Park College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,230. On average, associate degree students take out $18,521 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at National Park College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. UA Cossatot is a public institution located in De Queen, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Cossatot full time pay an average of $3,960 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,410. Associate Degree recipients from UA Cossatot accumulate an average of $7,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UA Cossatot, 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
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South Arkansas 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. Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend SouthArk full time pay an average of $3,012 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,812. On average, associate degree students take out $18,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SouthArk. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Fort Smith, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees if they attend UAFS full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,026. On average, associate degree students take out $14,238 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
UAFS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
NorthWest Arkansas 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 #18 on the list. NWACC is a public institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWACC is $4,096. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,456. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,871 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
NWACC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Camden, Arkansas, the very small public school handed out 4 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend SAU Tech full time pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. On average, associate degree students take out $13,314 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
SAU 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. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas Baptist College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list.
Associate Degree recipients from Arkansas Baptist College accumulate an average of $21,089 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASU Three Rivers full time pay an average of $3,458 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,882. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,774 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU Three Rivers. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Black River Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Black River Technical College is $4,118. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,350. Associate Degree recipients from Black River Technical College accumulate an average of $16,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Black River Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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