Education Associate Degrees
There are 2,227 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 317,436 people earned theirEducation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,789 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 17,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 92,051 |
| Master’s Degree | 183,805 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16,277 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Education of $52,563 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,304 |
| 4 years | $52,563 |
| 5 years | $58,393 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Education students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,967 |
| Women | 15,977 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,782 | 48.9% |
| Asian | 442 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,069 | 28.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,957 | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 323 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 577 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 461 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 201 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,392 colleges that offer a associate degree in Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16,762 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8,040 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5,830 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,083 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. This school awarded 2,516 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,395 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,909 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,903 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,811 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,669 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,661 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,592 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,229 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,218 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,173 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,142 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,130 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,094 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,080 associate degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,056 people received their associate degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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