2026 Best Value Teaching Assistants Aides Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 239 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teaching Assistants Aides Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Spokane Falls Community College to be the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides school in the United States. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. The median Teaching Assistants Aides program debt is $17,031. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,955. Set against $17,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Spokane Falls Community College
You'll get strong value at Chippewa Valley Technical College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical Teaching Assistants Aides student debt is $14,234. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,297. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Teaching Assistants Aides ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $14,997 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,553. That is a strong return on a $14,997 median debt. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
You'll get strong value at Northcentral Technical College, which ranked #4 this year. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching Assistants Aides program debt is $11,709. Median earnings reach $44,925 ten years out. Set against $11,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Northcentral Technical College
You'll get strong value at Waukesha County Technical College, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. The median Teaching Assistants Aides program debt is $16,595. Median earnings reach $46,894 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,595 median debt. See the full Waukesha County Technical College profile
Cuny Bronx Community College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Bronx, NY, Cuny Bronx Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,206 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,086. Cuny Bronx Community College Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $8,224 in debt. Cuny Bronx Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,307 a decade after entry. Set against $8,224 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Cuny Bronx Community College report
Cuny Hostos Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Bronx, NY, Cuny Hostos Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,254, compared with $8,134 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,485. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cuny Hostos Community College
St Cloud Technical And Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete their Teaching Assistants Aides program here. St Cloud Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $46,874 a decade after entry. Set against $16,734 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about St Cloud Technical And Community College
Delaware County Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Based in Media, PA, Delaware County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,930 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,540. Graduates carry a median of $14,866 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,391 ten years out. Set against $14,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Delaware County Community College profile
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Based in New York, NY, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,170, while out-of-state students pay about $8,050. Typical Teaching Assistants Aides student debt is $9,500. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,306 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. See the full Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College profile
Lehigh Carbon Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Located in Schnecksville, PA, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, with out-of-state students paying around $13,270. Graduates carry a median of $14,450 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,436 ten years after entry. Set against $14,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lehigh Carbon Community College profile
Cuny Medgar Evers College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Cuny Medgar Evers College is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $7,352, while out-of-state students pay about $15,302. Typical Teaching Assistants Aides student debt is $12,531. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,498. That is a strong return on a $12,531 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Cuny Medgar Evers College
Bucks County Community College placed #13 among the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools in the United States. Bucks County Community College is a public school based in Newtown, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,646, while out-of-state students pay about $13,926. Students borrow a median of $13,068 to complete their Teaching Assistants Aides program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,324. Set against $13,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Bucks County Community College
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bethlehem, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,550, while out-of-state students pay about $15,270. The median Teaching Assistants Aides program debt is $18,900. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,566. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Northampton County Area Community College
University Of Phoenix Arizona landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,552. University Of Phoenix Arizona Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $28,206 in debt. Median earnings reach $37,752 ten years out. Set against $28,206 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Universidad Del Turabo Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $14,155 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $26,223 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
South College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Knoxville, TN, South College is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,535. The median Teaching Assistants Aides program debt is $24,533. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,642. Set against $24,533 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full South College profile
Brookdale Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Set in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,270 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,140 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete their Teaching Assistants Aides program here. Median earnings reach $44,379 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt. Get the full Brookdale Community College report
Dordt College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Sioux Center, IA, Dordt College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,050. Dordt College Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $21,812 in debt. Dordt College alumni report median earnings of $52,559 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%. Read more about Dordt College
Alverno College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,086. Students borrow a median of $34,425 to complete their Teaching Assistants Aides program here. Alverno College alumni report median earnings of $53,145 a decade after entry. Set against $34,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Alverno College has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on Alverno College
Suffolk County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Selden, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $6,630, compared with $12,460 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,907 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Suffolk County Community College
Campbellsville University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Campbellsville, KY. Students from in state pay about $27,998 in tuition and fees. Campbellsville University Teaching Assistants Aides students take on a median of $24,148 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,583 ten years after entry. Set against $24,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Gateway Community And Technical College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. More on Gateway Community And Technical College
Lower Columbia College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. More on Lower Columbia College
City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read more about City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching Assistants Aides Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Madonna University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Madonna University
Regent University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Regent University profile
Monroe Community College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Monroe Community College profile
Mount Marty College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. More on Mount Marty College
Fresno City College placed #30 among the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools in the United States. More on Fresno City College
Porterville College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Porterville College profile
Ventura College
Ventura College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ventura College
Marshalltown Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. More on Marshalltown Community College
Seattle Community College Central Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Shawnee State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Get the full Shawnee State University report
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College report
State Fair Community College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full State Fair Community College profile
Orange County Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Get the full Orange County Community College report
Green River Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Green River Community College report
Canada College
Canada College placed #40 among the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools in the United States. Get the full Canada College report
Derech Hachaim Seminary ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read the full report on Derech Hachaim Seminary
Hazard Community And Technical College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. See the full Hazard Community And Technical College profile
Eastern Florida State College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Florida State College report
Genesee Community College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Genesee Community College
Lewis Clark State College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College
Mayville State University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mayville State University
Sacramento City College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read the full report on Sacramento City College
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Get the full Blackhawk Technical College report
Central Maine Community College placed #49 among the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools in the United States. See the full Central Maine Community College profile
Gateway Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching Assistants Aides schools. Read the full report on Gateway Technical College
Related Teaching Assistants Aides Value Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 239 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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