by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 599 associate degrees in education to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 the Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
The University of Montana - Western is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the remote town of Dillon, Montana Western is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from The University of Montana - Western
Northern Wyoming Community College District is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the remote town of Sheridan, Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Northern Wyoming Community College District
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in education has to take a look at Laramie County Community College. Located in the rural area of Cheyenne, LCCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Laramie County Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education needs to check out Utah Valley University. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Utah Valley University
Located in the city of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from College of Southern Idaho
FRCC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Westminster.More information about a associate in education from Front Range Community College
WWCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Rock Springs.More information about a associate in education from Western Wyoming Community College
Casper College is a small public college located in the small city of Casper.More information about a associate in education from Casper College
Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Salt Lake Community College
Located in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Pueblo Community College
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 494 |
| General Education | 75 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Special Education | 5 |
| Teaching English or French | 5 |
| Multilingual Education | 1 |
