by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 2,667 associate degrees in education to qualified students.
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for education students working on their associate degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
It is hard to beat University of Delaware if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from University of Delaware
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in education needs to take a look at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in education from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Bronx Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in education. BCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a associate in education from Bronx Community College
Essex County College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Essex is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Newark.More information about a associate in education from Essex County College
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Community College of Philadelphia
Delaware County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.More information about a associate in education from Delaware County Community College
Trinity College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a associate in education from Trinity Washington University
Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Blue Bell.More information about a associate in education from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the fringe town of Loretto, Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Saint Francis University
Explore the best education schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 591 |
| New York | 36 | 586 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 588 |
| Maryland | 33 | 678 |
| Delaware | 21 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 36 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,492 |
| General Education | 551 |
| Teaching Assistants | 385 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 214 |
| Instructional Media Design | 10 |
| Special Education | 8 |
| Educational Administration | 7 |
