2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Education Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, education students earned 5,729 degrees and certificates from a New Jersey school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New Jersey to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Check out the education associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New Jersey Schools for an Associate in Education
Our analysis found Essex County College to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Jersey. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Brookdale Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12,364 |
| New York | 24,330 |
| Maryland | 5,361 |
| Delaware | 1,352 |
| District of Columbia | 930 |
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Education Related Rankings by Major
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.
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