by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 473 associate degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The elementary teaching associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality elementary teaching program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for elementary 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 Elementary Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a an associate degree.
University of Delaware is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in elementary education. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in elementary education from University of Delaware
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in elementary education. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in elementary education from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Community College of Philadelphia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in elementary education from Community College of Philadelphia
Montgomery County Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in elementary education. Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blue Bell.More information about a associate in elementary education from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in elementary education from Montgomery College
Learn about other programs related to Elementary Education that might interest you.
Explore the best elementary education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 11 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 115 |
| Maryland | 221 | 215 |
| Delaware | 96 | 132 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 662 |
| Teacher Education | 152 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 132 |
| Secondary Education | 54 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 18 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1 |
