by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,747 associate degrees in education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a an associate degree.
It is hard to beat El Centro College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from El Centro College
It's difficult to beat South Texas College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from South Texas College
Central New Mexico Community College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in education. CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in education from Central New Mexico Community College
It is difficult to beat Tarrant County College District if you want to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from Tarrant County College District
Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Lone Star College System
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Waxahachie.More information about a associate in education from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
SFCC is a small public college located in the suburb of Santa Fe.More information about a associate in education from Santa Fe Community College
Located in the large city of San Antonio, Palo Alto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Palo Alto College
OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the town of Okmulgee.More information about a associate in education from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from El Paso Community College
Explore the best education schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 3,387 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 423 |
| Arizona | 36 | 492 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 356 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,168 |
| General Education | 344 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 74 |
| Teaching Assistants | 74 |
| Instructional Media Design | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
| Educational Administration | 4 |
| Special Education | 4 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| Teaching English or French | 3 |
