by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 91 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a an associate degree.
It is hard to beat Eastern Kentucky University if you want to pursue an associate degree in education. Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.More information about a associate in education from Eastern Kentucky University
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education needs to take a look at Murray State University. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Murray State University
Western Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Western Kentucky University
Campbellsville University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in education from Campbellsville University
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 406 |
| Georgia | 34 | 690 |
| Virginia | 34 | 182 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 341 |
| Florida | 32 | 583 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 854 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 258 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 17 |
| Alabama | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 72 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 18 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1 |
