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Most Popular Teaching Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

2023 Most Popular Teaching Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

18 Colleges
$22,994 Avg Salary
$10,740 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teaching Assistants Associate Degree School for You

Teaching Assistants is the #248 most popular major in Illinois with 14 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Teaching Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teaching Assistants program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teaching Assistants Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Moraine Valley Community College the most popular school in Illinois for teaching assistants students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.

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Out of the 18 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Kankakee Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in teaching assistants at Kankakee Community College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#2

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Land College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the distant town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public school with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in teaching assistants at the school are women while 50% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at William Rainey Harper College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching assistants schools in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the teaching assistants majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Olney Central College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching assistants schools in Illinois. Located in the remote town of Olney, Olney Central College is a public school with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Out of the 18 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Joliet Junior College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

Out of the 18 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Waubonsee Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Assistant/Aide Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Sauk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching assistants students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Dixon, Sauk Valley Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#8

Lincoln Trail College

Robinson, IL

With a ranking of #8, Lincoln Trail College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching assistants students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Robinson, Lincoln Trail College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Teaching Assistants Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Teaching Assistants Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 7
Ohio 2
Wisconsin 69

One of 14 majors within the area of study, teaching assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • 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 IMCBerea College.

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