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2023 Best Associate Degree Schools

1,251 Schools Ranked
$15,349 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,692 Avg Student Debt

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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,251 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Associate Degree Schools in the United States

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
$28,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,888 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern University the best school in the United States for students working on their associate degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,320 to cover tuition and fees at SEU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $14,888 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at SEU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southeastern University Report

#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,232 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Schools list.

American Military University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,360. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,232 in loans while pursuing their degree.

American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full American Public University System Report

#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,725 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for students working on their associate degree.

Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,775. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#4

Brandman University

Irvine, California
$12,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,359 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brandman University is a great place for students working on their associate degree.

If you want to attend Brandman, expect to pay an average of $12,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $18,359 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Brandman is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#5

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
$15,946 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Excelsior College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in the United States.

Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior College accumulate an average of $15,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Excelsior College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#6

National University

La Jolla, California
$16,212 Avg Student Debt

National University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools list.

On average, associate degree students take out $16,212 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since National University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full National University Report

#7

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
$34,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,362 Avg Student Debt

Elizabethtown College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

The average tuition and fees at Etown is $34,600. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,362 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Etown, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$42,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,956 Avg Student Debt

Thomas Jefferson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools ranking.

Thomas Jefferson University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $42,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,956 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Thomas Jefferson University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$9,239 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,876 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

If you want to attend IWU, expect to pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,876 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Reinhardt University

Waleska, Georgia
$26,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Reinhardt University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools list.

If you want to attend Reinhardt University, expect to pay an average of $26,180 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Reinhardt University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Reinhardt University Report

#11

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
$1,328 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,716 Avg Student Debt

Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

In-state students pay an average of $1,328 in tuition and fees if they attend SRJC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,716 in student loans.

SRJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Santa Rosa Junior College Report

#12

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,203 Avg Student Debt

Stanly Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stanly Technical College is $2,794. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,245. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,203 in student loans.

Stanly Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,645 Avg Student Debt

Anoka-Ramsey Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

The average tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $5,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,645 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$23,839 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools list.

On average, associate degree students take out $23,839 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#15

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
$4,926 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

Bismarck State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools ranking.

Students from North Dakota who attend BSC full time pay an average of $4,926 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,930. Associate Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $17,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BSC. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bismarck State College Report

#16

Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa
$23,666 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,165 Avg Student Debt

Waldorf University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

Waldorf does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,666. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Waldorf accumulate an average of $22,165 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Waldorf does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Waldorf University Report

#17

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
$16,164 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,083 Avg Student Debt

Ranken Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools list.

The average tuition and fees at Ranken Technical College is $16,164. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,083 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ranken Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Ranken Technical College Report

#18

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
$11,657 Avg Student Debt

Central Texas College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools ranking.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,657 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Texas College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Central Texas College Report

#19

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
$29,271 Avg Student Debt

Columbia College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

On average, associate degree students take out $29,271 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia College Missouri. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbia College Report

#20

Canada College

Redwood City, California
$1,362 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,439 Avg Student Debt

Canada College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Canada College is $1,362. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,006. On average, associate degree students take out $13,439 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#21

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
$15,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,147 Avg Student Debt

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.

Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rutgers New Brunswick. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,005. On average, associate degree students take out $19,147 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Rutgers New Brunswick does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
$18,961 Avg Student Debt

El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

Associate Degree recipients from El Centro College accumulate an average of $18,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at El Centro College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
$2,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,979 Avg Student Debt

Johnson County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JCCC is $2,688. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,352. On average, associate degree students take out $15,979 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that JCCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Johnson County Community College Report

#24

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,254 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $9,992 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Purdue. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,794. On average, associate degree students take out $26,254 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Purdue does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
$40,480 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Rockhurst University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.

The average tuition and fees at Rockhurst is $40,480. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rockhurst does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Associate Degree Schools in the United States

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

New York University

New York, New York
#30

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
#31

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
#32

Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
#33

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, Minnesota
#34

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
#35

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
#36

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
#37

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
#38

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
#39

The New School

New York, New York
#40

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
#41

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#42

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
#43

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
#44

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
#46

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#47

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
#48

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#49

Rio Salado College

Tempe, Arizona
#50

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska

Rest of the Top 15% Best Associate Degree Schools in the United States

To learn more about the schools below, just click on their names:

Rank School Location
51 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
52 Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA
53 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
54 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA
55 Delaware Technical Community College - Terry Dover, DE
56 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR
57 Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX
58 Herzing University - Kenner Kenner, LA
59 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA
60 Lake Area Technical Institute Watertown, SD
61 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
62 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
63 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI
64 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN
65 Herzing University - Akron Akron, OH
66 Herzing University - Atlanta Atlanta, GA
67 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL
68 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
69 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
70 Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN
71 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
72 Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA
73 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
74 Merced College Merced, CA
75 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY
76 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
77 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH
78 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
79 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI
80 Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Fort Wayne, IN
81 Herzing University - Birmingham Birmingham, AL
82 Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH
83 The University of Findlay Findlay, OH
84 South Texas College McAllen, TX
85 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
86 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
87 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
88 York County Community College Wells, ME
89 Lee College Baytown, TX
90 Bay State College Boston, MA
91 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
92 Dakota State University Madison, SD
93 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
94 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
95 Century College White Bear Lake, MN
96 Rasmussen University - Wisconsin Green Bay, WI
97 Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA
98 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
99 Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN
100 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
101 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
102 Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN
103 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
104 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
105 Gavilan College Gilroy, CA
106 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
107 Campbell University Buies Creek, NC
108 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
109 Dordt University Sioux Center, IA
110 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
111 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
112 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
113 Rasmussen University - Kansas Topeka, KS
114 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
115 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
116 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC
117 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
118 Rasmussen University - North Dakota Fargo, ND
119 North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND
120 Widener University Chester, PA
121 University of Pittsburgh - Titusville Titusville, PA
122 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
123 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
124 Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO
125 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Fayette, MO
126 Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA
127 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA
128 Yuba College Marysville, CA
129 Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN
130 Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN
131 Concordia University, Wisconsin Mequon, WI
132 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
133 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
134 DeVry University - Illinois Chicago, IL
135 Ridgewater College Willmar, MN
136 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
137 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
138 SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
139 Central Lakes College - Brainerd Brainerd, MN
140 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
141 Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
142 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC
143 South University, Montgomery Montgomery, AL
144 Troy University Troy, AL
145 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
146 North Shore Community College Danvers, MA
147 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
148 DeVry University - Arizona Phoenix, AZ
149 Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KS
150 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
151 Leech Lake Tribal College Cass Lake, MN
152 Panola College Carthage, TX
153 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL
154 Asher College Sacramento, CA
155 Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
156 Gannon University Erie, PA
157 Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, CA
158 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
159 Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT
160 Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA
161 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
162 University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH
163 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
164 Purdue University Global Indianapolis, IN
165 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
166 Oregon Coast Community College Newport, OR
167 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
168 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
169 University of Cincinnati - Clermont College Batavia, OH
170 Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN
171 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
172 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN
173 National Louis University Chicago, IL
174 Georgia State University-Perimeter College Atlanta, GA
175 Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD
176 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
177 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
178 Strayer University - North Carolina Morrisville, NC
179 Weber State University Ogden, UT
180 Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA
181 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE
182 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
183 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA
184 MTI College Sacramento, CA
185 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD
186 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
187 Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
188 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our best schools ranking:

Rank School Location
189 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA
190 Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program Portland, OR
191 Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA
192 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
193 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX
194 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
195 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
196 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
197 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
198 South University, Columbia Columbia, SC
199 Midland College Midland, TX
200 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
201 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
202 Valencia College Orlando, FL
203 Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
204 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
205 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
206 Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI
207 Kent State University at Stark Canton, OH
208 State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO
209 Highline College Des Moines, WA
210 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
211 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
212 Ball State University Muncie, IN
213 Central Penn College Summerdale, PA
214 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA
215 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA
216 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
217 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
218 Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
219 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
220 Delta College University Center, MI
221 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
222 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS
223 Cowley County Community College Arkansas City, KS
224 Newman University Wichita, KS
225 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
226 Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH
227 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
228 North Central University Minneapolis, MN
229 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
230 Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD
231 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
232 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
233 Fisher College Boston, MA
234 Berkeley College - Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ
235 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
236 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO
237 Portland Community College Portland, OR
238 River Valley Community College Claremont, NH
239 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN
240 Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK
241 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
242 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK
243 Centralia College Centralia, WA
244 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
245 Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO
246 Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN
247 Mendocino College Ukiah, CA
248 George Washington University Washington, DC
249 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI
250 Lake Superior College Duluth, MN
251 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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