2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Education Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, education students earned 24,330 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Associate Degree Colleges.
Top New York Schools for an Associate in Education
Our analysis found Bronx Community College to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. BCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hostos Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Hostos is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.
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Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Medgar Evers College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Medgar is a small public school located in the city of Brooklyn.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best education schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Empire State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.
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With a ranking of #6, Suffolk County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their associate degree. Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Selden.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5,729 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,364 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 6 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.