Associate Degrees in Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,890 people earned their associate degree in education. This makes it the 12th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 149,101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 91,742 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27,267 |
| Associate Degree | 17,890 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15,310 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,785 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,007 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $24,414. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,017 and the high is $28,337.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $8,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,744 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in education. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,874 |
| Women | 16,016 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 476 |
| Black or African American | 2,097 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,001 |
| White | 8,693 |
| International Students | 168 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,455 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 855 colleges that offer an associate degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 433 people received their associate degree in education from Ivy Tech Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their associate degree in education from Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Eastern Gateway Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
South Texas College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their associate degree in education from South Texas College. Of these students, 86% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
San Jacinto Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their associate degree in education from San Jacinto College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in education at San Jacinto Community College make a median salary of 24,414.
El Centro College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their associate degree in education from El Centro College. Of these students, 89% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their associate degree in education from North Harris Montgomery. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their associate degree in education from UAGC. About 96% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
Rasmussen University - Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in education from Rasmussen University - Florida. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women. Data shows that Rasmussen University - Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
The 9th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their associate degree in education from El Paso Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in education at El Paso Community College make a median salary of 24,414.
The 10th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in education from BMCC. Of these students, 98% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
Northwest Vista College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in education from Northwest Vista College. About 90% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northwest Vista College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
Pasadena City College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their associate degree in education from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 91% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in education from Montgomery College. About 89% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Montgomery College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,414.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in education from CSN. Of these students, 82% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in education at College of Southern Nevada make a median salary of 24,414.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in education from Collin County Community College District. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Collin County Community College District education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,414.
Austin Community College District is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in education from Austin Community College District. About 84% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 24,414.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in education from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 82% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Delaware Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
The 18th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in education from Liberty University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,414.
Georgia Military College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in education. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in education from Georgia Military College. Of these students, 95% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Military College education graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,414.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in education. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in education from CNM. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in education at Central New Mexico Community College make a median salary of 24,414.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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