by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains 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 749 associate degrees in education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The education associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
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 Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education has to take a look at Utah Valley University. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from Utah Valley University
The University of Montana - Western is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the town of Dillon, Montana Western is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from The University of Montana - Western
It is difficult to beat Weber State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. WSU is a very large public university located in the city of Ogden.More information about a associate in education from Weber State University
It is difficult to beat Front Range Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Front Range Community College
Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Located in the midsize city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Pueblo Community College
Located in the small city of Saint George, Dixie State College is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in education from Dixie State University
Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Lakewood.More information about a associate in education from Red Rocks Community College
Located in the small city of Lewiston, Lewis - Clark State College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Lewis - Clark State College
CCD is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Denver.More information about a associate in education from Community College of Denver
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 604 |
| General Education | 103 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
| Multilingual Education | 4 |
| Special Education | 4 |
| Teaching English or French | 3 |
