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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 is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 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

Our analysis ranked Midwest Institute the best school in the country for a degree in associate degree schools. Set in the suburb of Earth City, Midwest Institute is a small private for-profit institution. Midwest Institute awarded about 29 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $31,586 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,950 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Midwest Institute

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A rank of #2 makes Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College one of the top schools for associate degree schools. Set in the city of Rockford, Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College is a small private for-profit institution. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College awarded about 26 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College earn around $30,855 in the first couple years of their career. Stautzenberger College Rockford Career College graduates carry a median of $21,335 in student loans. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from 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. Located in the suburb of Maumee, Stautzenberger College Maumee is a small private for-profit university. Stautzenberger College Maumee awarded about 25 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Stautzenberger College Maumee generally make around $30,855. Students borrow a median of $21,335 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Stautzenberger College Maumee

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Stautzenberger College Brecksville came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Located in the suburb of Brecksville, Stautzenberger College Brecksville is a small private for-profit university. Stautzenberger College Brecksville awarded about 19 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Stautzenberger College Brecksville generally make around $30,855. Stautzenberger College Brecksville graduates carry a median of $21,335 in student loans. Get the full associate degree schools details for Stautzenberger College Brecksville

Other Associate Degree Schools Degree Levels

Explore the best associate degree schools schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Associate Degree Schools
Bachelor's Degrees in Associate Degree Schools
Master's Degrees in Associate Degree Schools
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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