by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 698 associate degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education 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 take this into account we include 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.
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.
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 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 North Carolina.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Campbell University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Campbell University
Durham Technical Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in education. Durham Technical Community College is a small public college located in the large city of Durham.More information about a associate in education from Durham Technical Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Salisbury.More information about a associate in education from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
It's hard to beat Central Piedmont Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Central Piedmont Community College
Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Forsyth Technical Community College
Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in education from Guilford Technical Community College
Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in education from Wake Technical Community College
Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in education from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Pitt Community College
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 406 |
| Georgia | 34 | 690 |
| Virginia | 34 | 182 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 341 |
| Florida | 32 | 583 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 91 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 258 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 17 |
| Alabama | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 677 |
| General Education | 20 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 |
