by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of teacher education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 938 associate degrees in teacher education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The teacher education associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality teacher 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 account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for teacher education students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teacher Education Associate Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in teacher education.
Houston Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in teacher education. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston.More information about a associate in teacher education from Houston Community College
Tarrant County College District is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in teacher education. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from Tarrant County College District
San Jacinto Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in teacher education. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from San Jacinto Community College
It is difficult to beat El Centro College if you want to pursue an associate degree in teacher education. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from El Centro College
Paris Junior College is a small public college located in the town of Paris.More information about a associate in teacher education from Paris Junior College
San Antonio College is a fairly large public college located in the city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in teacher education from San Antonio College
Located in the large city of San Antonio, Palo Alto College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from Palo Alto College
Located in the city of Brownsville, The University of Texas at Brownsville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from The University of Texas at Brownsville
Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in teacher education from El Paso Community College
Lamar State College - Orange is a small public college located in the fringe town of Orange.More information about a associate in teacher education from Lamar State College - Orange
Explore all the Best Teacher Education Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 255 | 77 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 17 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Teacher Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 1,493 |
| Secondary Education | 250 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 151 |
| Elementary Education | 24 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 1 |
