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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Elementary Education

173 Colleges in the United States
1,779 Associate Degrees
Elementary Education is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #72 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 173 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Elementary Education ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,779 associate degrees in elementary education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Elementary Education The elementary teaching associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Elementary Education ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality elementary education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Elementary Education Schools

Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for elementary education.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Elementary Teaching Students Working on Their Associate

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106 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DE
#2 Best Quality In DE

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in elementary education. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dover. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Delaware.

There were approximately 106 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Delaware Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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60 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of Southern Nevada is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in elementary education. CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.

There were approximately 60 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available.

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55 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#1 Best Quality In PA

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in elementary education has to take a look at Community College of Philadelphia. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 55 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Community College of Philadelphia in the most recent data year.

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51 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#2 Best Quality In MS

Itawamba Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in elementary education. ICC is a small public college located in the town of Fulton. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were approximately 51 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent year we have data available.

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51 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#4 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in elementary education. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were roughly 51 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent data year.

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47 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were roughly 47 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 43 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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43 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#1 Best Quality In OH

Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Ohio.

There were roughly 43 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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41 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Northern Oklahoma College is a small public college located in the remote town of Tonkawa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Oklahoma.

There were about 41 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Northern Oklahoma College in the most recent year we have data available.

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40 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#2 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Pennsylvania.

There were about 40 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Montco in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in elementary education from Montgomery County Community College

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37 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MS
#3 Best Quality In MS

Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 37 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In MS
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote area of Scooba, EMCC is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 36 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at EMCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in elementary education from East Mississippi Community College

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chandler.

There were roughly 34 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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14
33 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

Northeast is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Nebraska.

There were roughly 33 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.

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33 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 33 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT
31 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Ephraim, Snow College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 31 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were about 29 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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28 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Marshall Islands is a small public college located in the town of Majuro.

There were approximately 28 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Marshall Islands in the most recent year we have data available.

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28 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ID
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 28 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
27 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Henry Ford College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dearborn. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Michigan.

There were approximately 27 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Henry Ford College in the most recent year we have data available.

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21
26 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Niagara County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Sanborn.

There were approximately 26 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Niagara County Community College in the most recent data year.

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26 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

Cochise College is a small public college located in the small city of Sierra Vista. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were about 26 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in elementary education from Cochise County Community College District

23
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 25 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent data year.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Truckee Meadows Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Reno.

There were about 25 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year.

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Casper College
Casper, WY
24 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Casper College is a small public college located in the small city of Casper.

There were roughly 24 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Casper College in the most recent data year.

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Casper College
Casper, WY

 

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Elementary Education award.

Rank College Location
26 Community College of Beaver County Monaca, PA
26 Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY
28 Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK
28 Cecil College North East, MD
28 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
31 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ
32 Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
33 Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
33 Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA
33 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI
33 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN

Elementary Education by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Elementary Education is one of 11 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education 6,929
Teacher Education 1,271
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 606
Secondary Education 559
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 372
Teacher Development & Methodology 87
Adult & Continuing Education 7

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