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Associate Degrees in Library & Archives Assisting

152 Yearly Graduations
$20,636 Median Salary
$16,000 Median Debt
An associate degree in archives is offered at 32 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Education Levels of Archives Majors

In 2020-2021, 152 associate degrees were awarded to archives majors. This earns it the #169 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 273
Associate Degree 152
Undergraduate Certificate 42

Earnings of Archives Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in archives is $20,636. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,636 to a high of $20,636.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in archives is $16,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,000.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in archives. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 27
Women 125
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The racial-ethnic distribution of archives associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 31
White 96
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 11
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There are 32 colleges that offer an associate degree in archives. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
22 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. The archives program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#2

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spokane Falls Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at Spokane Falls Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#2

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pueblo Community College. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The archives program at Pueblo Community College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of DuPage. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at COD. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuesta College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at Cuesta College. About 91% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sacramento City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in archives from Sacramento City. About 88% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in archives from Long Beach City College. About 75% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in archives. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at Tarrant County College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in archives. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in archives from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City College of San Francisco is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in archives. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 71% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fresno City College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at Fresno City College. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in archives from Diablo Valley. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#13

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in archives. The archives program at Pasadena City College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Maine at Augusta comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. The archives program at University of Maine at Augusta awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palomar College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in archives from Palomar College. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Central Carolina Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. The archives program at Central Carolina Community College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Belmont College

Saint Clairsville, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Belmont College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in archives from Belmont College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Oakland Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in archives. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to archives majors at Oakland Community College.

#17

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Ana College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in archives. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in archives from SAC. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City, South Dakota
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for archives majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western Dakota Technical Institute. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in archives from Western Dakota Tech.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library & Information Science 19

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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