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2027 Best Education Associate’s Degree Schools

432 Colleges in the United States
27,526 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,859 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 432 schools to find the best for education students.

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Best Schools for Education in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in education, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Education

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Collin County Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in education. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney. About 65 education degrees were awarded at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year. Education graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,125. Read more about the education program at Collin County Community College District

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 94 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. Typical student debt for the program is $13,947. More information about a degree in education from Anne Arundel Community College

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University Of Delaware is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 224 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $51,825. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $26,128 in student loans. Get the full education details for University Of Delaware

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Odessa College
Odessa, TX

Odessa College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of Odessa. Odessa College awarded about 75 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Odessa College earn a median of $47,856 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,087 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Odessa College

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Grayson College
Denison, TX

Grayson College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #5. Set in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 29 education students who graduated with this degree at Grayson College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Grayson College earn a median of $42,487 early in their careers. Grayson College graduates carry a median of $11,627 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Grayson College

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Cuny Medgar Evers College earned the #6 position for education this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Medgar Evers College is a mid-sized public university. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates 20% of students within six years. Cuny Medgar Evers College awarded about 59 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Cuny Medgar Evers College generally make around $49,413. Cuny Medgar Evers College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Cuny Medgar Evers College

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Tarrant County College District landed the #7 spot for education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 103 education students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $24,507 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,750. See the full education program report for Tarrant County College District

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Houston Community College landed the #8 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 122 education students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Houston Community College earn around $40,365 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Houston Community College

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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #9 among the best education schools. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. About 24 education degrees were awarded at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology generally make around $33,869. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. Get the full education details for Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #10 spot for education this year. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 45 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $27,548 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full education details for Fox Valley Technical College

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Austin Community College District came in at #11 for education this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 81 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $46,430 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,785. More information about a degree in education from Austin Community College District

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Tyler Junior College earned the #12 position for education this year. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. Tyler Junior College awarded about 60 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Tyler Junior College generally make around $43,348. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. See the full education program report for Tyler Junior College

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Raritan Valley Community College placed #13 among the best education schools. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 24 education degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Education graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,400. More information about a degree in education from Raritan Valley Community College

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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College came in at #14 for education this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a very large public university. There were roughly 101 education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Vista College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Northwest Vista College earn around $22,352 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Vista College graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans. See the full education program report for Northwest Vista College

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University landed the #15 spot for education this year. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lewis University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 245 education degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,747 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,377. Read more about the education program at Lewis University

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute placed #16 among the best education schools. This small public university is located in the town of Wooster. There were roughly 11 education students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute earn a median of $34,898 early in their careers. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,286 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

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Utah State University landed the #17 spot for education this year. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 485 education students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $51,761. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $15,494 in student loans. See the full education program report for Utah State University

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Miami Dade College placed #18 among the best education schools. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 83 education students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Miami Dade College earn around $53,272 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,671. More information about a degree in education from Miami Dade College

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az earned the #19 position for education this year. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. About 72 education degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Education graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. See the full education program report for Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Indian River State College landed the #20 spot for education this year. Indian River State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. About 56 education degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $48,612. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Indian River State College

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Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earned the #21 position for education this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a large public university. There were roughly 23 education students who graduated with this degree at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $55,849 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,365 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom

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College Of Southern Idaho landed the #22 spot for education this year. Located in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public university. About 38 education degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Idaho in the most recent year. Education graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of $39,099 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,006. Read more about the education program at College Of Southern Idaho

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 649 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $42,335 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,551 in student loans. Get the full education details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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College Of Western Idaho placed #24 among the best education schools. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. College Of Western Idaho awarded about 40 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963. Students borrow a median of $10,626 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from College Of Western Idaho

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South Plains College
Levelland, TX

South Plains College earned the #25 position for education this year. South Plains College is a large public school located in the town of Levelland. There were roughly 34 education students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of South Plains College earn a median of $30,949 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for South Plains College

Rest of the Top 50 Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong education education:

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
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Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
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Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX
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Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

Additional Education Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for education:

Rank School Location
#51 Sheridan College Sheridan, WY
#52 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
#53 College Of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
#54 San Antonio College San Antonio, TX
#55 University Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC
#56 Renton Technical College Renton, WA
#57 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT
#58 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
#59 College Of The Mainland Texas City, TX
#60 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
#61 Green River Community College Auburn, WA
#62 Suny Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
#63 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
#64 Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA
#65 Middlesex Community College Bedford Bedford, MA
#66 Community College Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
#67 College Of Central Florida Ocala, FL
#68 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
#69 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
#70 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
#71 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
#72 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI
#73 El Centro College Dallas, TX
#74 Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC
#75 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA

Honorable Mentions

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 432 schools evaluated.

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