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2026 Best Associate Degree Schools Associate’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
99 Associate Degree Schools Degrees Awarded
$31,038 Avg Early-Career Salary

Associate Degree Schools programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their associate degree schools programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 47 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree schools students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Associate Degree Schools in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in associate degree schools, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Associate Degree Schools

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Midwest Institute
Earth City, MO

Midwest Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the suburb of Earth City, Midwest Institute is a small private for-profit institution. About 29 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Midwest Institute in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Midwest Institute earn a median of $31,586 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,950 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Midwest Institute

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Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in associate degree schools, ranking #2. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Rockford. There were roughly 26 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $30,855 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,335. See the full associate degree schools program report for Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College

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Stautzenberger College Maumee is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in associate degree schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Stautzenberger College Maumee is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Maumee. There were roughly 25 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Stautzenberger College Maumee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Stautzenberger College Maumee generally make around $30,855. Stautzenberger College Maumee graduates carry a median of $21,335 in student loans. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Stautzenberger College Maumee

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A rank of #4 makes Stautzenberger College Brecksville one of the top schools for associate degree schools. Stautzenberger College Brecksville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Brecksville. There were roughly 19 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Stautzenberger College Brecksville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $30,855 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,335 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Stautzenberger College Brecksville

Other Associate Degree Schools Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Associate Degree Schools rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 47 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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