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Associate Degree in Individualized Studies

Associate Degrees in Individualized Studies

16,235 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 252 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in individualized studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 40% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of individualized studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Individualized Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,235 people earned their associate degree in individualized studies. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in individualized studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16,235
Undergraduate Certificate 9,932
Basic Certificate 5,322
Bachelor’s Degree 2,686
Master’s Degree 113
Graduate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree 10

Earnings of Individualized Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for individualized studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in individualized studies. About 61.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 6,332
Women 9,903
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The racial-ethnic distribution of individualized studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 634
Black or African American 2,730
Hispanic or Latino 2,139
White 8,844
International Students 284
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,604
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There are 252 colleges that offer an associate degree in individualized studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,512 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for individualized studies students seekingan associate degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,512 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from UMGC. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,025 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,025 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#3

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
944 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in individualized studies. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 944 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from Montgomery College. Of these students, 66% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, Ohio
761 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kent State University at Stark. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 761 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from Kent State University at Stark. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

741 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 741 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from CCBC. About 63% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

634 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Prince George's Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 634 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from PGCC. Of these students, 66% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
626 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from AACC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#8

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
601 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from OTC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#9

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
576 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 576 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from SNHU. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
514 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 514 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from FTCC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
361 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from UW Oshkosh. Of these students, 53% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
325 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Central Community College. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from East Central Community College. Of these students, 61% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

312 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from CCCTI. About 74% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
296 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Front Range Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from FRCC. Of these students, 52% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
280 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in individualized studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from UWM. About 55% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
268 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Troy University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from TROY. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#17

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
231 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for individualized studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Meridian Community College. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from MCC. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#18

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
220 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Frederick Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in individualized studies. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from Frederick Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#19

Metropolitan Community College

Omaha, Nebraska
215 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from MCC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#20

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
214 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Itawamba Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in individualized studies. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their associate degree in individualized studies from ICC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to individualized studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Liberal Arts 230,036
General Studies 90,202
Humanities 17,969

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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