Associate Degrees in Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 18,306 associate degrees were awarded to education majors. 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 | 158,506 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94,293 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27,281 |
| Associate Degree | 18,306 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,937 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,272 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,276 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $21,875. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $18,472 to a high of $24,769.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in education is $11,887. 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, $16,360 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,547.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in education. About 90.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,828 |
| Women | 16,478 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 511 |
| Black or African American | 2,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,232 |
| White | 8,708 |
| International Students | 209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,498 |
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. The education program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 433 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 370 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Eastern Gateway Community College. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at South Texas College. About 89% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 337 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at San Jacinto College. Of these students, 89% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at El Centro College. About 90% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 265 people received their associate degree in education from North Harris Montgomery. About 83% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 260 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at UAGC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 people received their associate degree in education from Rasmussen University - Florida. Of these students, 97% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The education program at El Paso Community College awarded 202 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 175 people received their associate degree in education from BMCC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
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. The education program at Northwest Vista College awarded 173 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The education program at Pasadena City College awarded 171 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The education program at Montgomery College awarded 159 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The education program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 159 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their associate degree in education from Collin County Community College District. About 82% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The education program at Austin Community College District awarded 140 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The education program at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry awarded 139 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 associate degrees were handed out to education majors at Liberty University. About 97% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in education from Georgia Military College. Of these students, 91% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their associate degree in education from CNM. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12,921 |
| General Education | 2,078 |
| Special Education | 1,328 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 945 |
| Teaching Assistant/Aide | 871 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26,277 |
| Psychology | 18,787 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8,996 |
| History | 2,558 |
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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