by our College Data Analytics TeamAssociate Degree Schools degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for associate degree schools students.
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See the highest-ranked associate degree schools schools offering a associate’s degree below.
No school ranked higher than Grossmont College this year for associate degree schools. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. About 22 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year. See the full associate degree schools program report for Grossmont College
Fox Valley Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 27 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $35,887 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,000 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Fox Valley Technical College
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 18 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $30,111 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. See the full associate degree schools program report for Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College
Miami Dade College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 27 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Miami Dade College graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Miami Dade College
Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in associate degree schools, ranking #5. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Utah Valley University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $51,242 in their early career. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Get the full associate degree schools details for Utah Valley University
Broward College placed #6 among the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public university. Broward College awarded about 13 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Broward College graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Broward College
Wake Technical Community College placed #7 among the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Raleigh. About 27 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Wake Technical Community College earn around $38,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete this degree. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Wake Technical Community College
East Los Angeles College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Monterey Park. About 41 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at East Los Angeles College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from East Los Angeles College generally make around $33,595. Typical student debt for the program is $8,180. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from East Los Angeles College
Edison State College came in at #9 for associate degree schools this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Edison State College awarded about 15 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $52,597 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,356. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Edison State College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 15 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Mesa Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. About 16 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Mesa Community College
Moreno Valley College came in at #12 for associate degree schools this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. There were roughly 13 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Moreno Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $45,515 in their early career. Moreno Valley College graduates carry a median of $12,643 in student loans. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Moreno Valley College
Phoenix College placed #13 among the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. Phoenix College awarded about 17 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $51,053 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete this degree. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Phoenix College
Forsyth Technical Community College placed #14 among the best associate degree schools schools. This large public university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. There were roughly 15 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of $38,094 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,374 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Forsyth Technical Community College
Georgia Military College Milledgeville ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. About 13 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Georgia Military College Milledgeville in the most recent year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn around $29,788 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,587 to complete this degree. Get the full associate degree schools details for Georgia Military College Milledgeville
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale came in at #16 for associate degree schools this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates 58% of students within six years. About 24 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $27,693 early in their careers. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Eastern Florida State College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. About 14 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Eastern Florida State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Eastern Florida State College generally make around $44,690. Typical student debt for the program is $18,123. Get the full associate degree schools details for Eastern Florida State College
Johnston Community College placed #18 among the best associate degree schools schools. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. About 10 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Johnston Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $37,472 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Johnston Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College earned the #19 position for associate degree schools this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 21 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $40,584 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,909 to complete this degree. Get the full associate degree schools details for Fayetteville Technical Community College
Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 12 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Southern Crescent Technical College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Southern Crescent Technical College earn a median of $45,062 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete this degree. Get the full associate degree schools details for Southern Crescent Technical College
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.
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