by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 426 associate degrees in education during the 2022-2023 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 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 Washington.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in education. LWTech is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirkland.More information about a associate in education from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education has to check out Spokane Falls Community College. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Spokane Falls Community College
It's difficult to beat Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the small city of Lakewood, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 1,629 |
| Oregon | 35 | 130 |
| Nevada | 35 | 223 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 116 |
| Alaska | 22 | 15 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 398 |
| Teaching Assistants | 20 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
