2027 Best Associate Degree Schools Associate’s Degree Schools
Associate Degree Schools is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 144 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree schools students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Associate Degree Schools in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in associate degree schools, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Associate Degree Schools
No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for associate degree schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 67 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $43,747 early in their careers. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $17,098 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes New England Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for associate degree schools. Set in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. New England Institute Of Technology awarded about 21 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from New England Institute Of Technology generally make around $38,126. Students borrow a median of $24,586 to complete this degree.
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El Centro College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. About 82 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $40,781 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,040 to complete this degree.
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Capital Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in associate degree schools, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 31 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,125 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 26 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $32,878 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,368.
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Fox College Inc came in at #6 for associate degree schools this year. Located in the suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College Inc is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 79 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Fox College Inc in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Fox College Inc generally make around $36,853. Students borrow a median of $14,722 to complete this degree.
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Mt San Antonio College placed #7 among the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 25 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $40,929 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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Suny College Of Technology At Delhi landed the #8 spot for associate degree schools this year. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Delhi. About 38% of students finish within six years. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi awarded about 79 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Suny College Of Technology At Delhi earn around $37,771 in the first couple years of their career. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Columbus State Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 51 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041.
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Macomb Community College placed #10 among the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Warren. Macomb Community College awarded about 28 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $38,126 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete this degree.
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Joliet Junior College came in at #11 for associate degree schools this year. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 38 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $36,988 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,562 to complete this degree.
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Suffolk County Community College came in at #12 for associate degree schools this year. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public institution. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 28 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Suffolk County Community College earn around $35,667 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246.
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San Juan College earned the #13 position for associate degree schools this year. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. San Juan College awarded about 35 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $43,730 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #14 among the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public institution. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 28 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $50,281. Cuny Laguardia Community College graduates carry a median of $8,858 in student loans.
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Lone Star College System earned the #15 position for associate degree schools this year. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 16 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $38,202. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425.
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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #16 spot for associate degree schools this year. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 15 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $44,020. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans.
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Northern Virginia Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 34 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $42,966 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,101.
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Foothill College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. There were roughly 24 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $94,152 in their early career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Southeast Technical Institute earned the #19 position for associate degree schools this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. About 23 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of $48,654 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,442.
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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave earned the #20 position for associate degree schools this year. Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public university. About 38 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave generally make around $39,510. Students borrow a median of $16,562 to complete this degree.
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Delaware Technical Community College Terry earned the #21 position for associate degree schools this year. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public university. About 15 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Delaware Technical Community College Terry in the most recent year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $38,035 in their early career. Delaware Technical Community College Terry graduates carry a median of $11,154 in student loans.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #22 for associate degree schools this year. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded about 16 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $35,981 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,384.
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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earned the #23 position for associate degree schools this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public institution. There were roughly 27 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earn a median of $37,631 early in their careers. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City graduates carry a median of $7,934 in student loans.
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Hillsborough Community College came in at #24 for associate degree schools this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. About 11 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $35,698 early in their careers. Hillsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans.
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Carrington College California Pleasant Hill placed #25 among the best associate degree schools schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Carrington College California Pleasant Hill awarded about 49 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Carrington College California Pleasant Hill earn around $36,236 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Associate Degree Schools Schools
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 144 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
