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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $0-$30k)

16 Ranked Colleges
1,271 Degrees Awarded
$7,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 8,205 people earned their degree in teacher education, making the major the 110th most popular in the United States.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,271 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great teacher education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teacher education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 51 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, CNM has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CNM is $2,604 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Teacher Education at CNM

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tarrant County College District landed the #2 spot on the list. Tarrant County College is a public institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarrant County College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Tarrant County College District is $5,225 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Tarrant County College Teacher Education Report

#3

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Essex County College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k. Essex is a medium-sized school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 56 associates’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Essex also made our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for Essex is $11,166 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Essex Teacher Education Report

#4

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, El Paso Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. El Paso Community College is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 164 associates’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, El Paso Community College has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for El Paso Community College is $3,978 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Teacher Education at El Paso Community College

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Delaware Tech is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Delaware Tech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $8,212 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Delaware Tech.

Read more about Teacher Education at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
#6 in overall quality

Salt Lake Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 73 diplomas to qualified associates’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

Salt Lake Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $5,786 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Salt Lake Community College.

Read more about Teacher Education at Salt Lake Community College

#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Camden County College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Camden County College is a public institution located in Blackwood, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 51 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Camden County College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Camden County College is $5,369 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Teacher Education at Camden County College

#9

San Antonio College

San Antonio, Texas
#8 in overall quality

San Antonio College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. San Antonio College is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 associates’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

San Antonio College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend San Antonio College is $5,183 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Teacher Education at San Antonio College

#10

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Delaware County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Media, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 19 associates’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Delaware County Community College has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,083 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Delaware County Community College.

Full Delaware County Community College Teacher Education Report

#11 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU Institute of Technology, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for OSU Institute of Technology is $4,771 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full OSU Institute of Technology Teacher Education Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, McLennan Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. McLennan Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 22 associates’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

MCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $5,970 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend MCC.

Read more about Teacher Education at MCC

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pasadena, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s teacher education degrees to 254 students in 2019-2020.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. The yearly cost to attend San Jacinto College is $8,232 for associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Teacher Education at San Jacinto Community College

#14

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
#14 in overall quality

Owens Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perrysburg, Ohio. It awarded 22 associates’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Owens State Community College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Owens Community College is $6,889 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Owens State Community College Teacher Education Report

#15

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

Three Rivers College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Three Rivers College is a public institution located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Three Rivers College has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Three Rivers College is $7,720 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Three Rivers College

#16

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

Salem University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Salem, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associates’s teacher education degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Salem, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $20,800 for Associate Degree Teacher Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Salem.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Salem

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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