by our College Data Analytics TeamAssociate Degree Schools degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 285 schools to find the best for associate degree schools students.
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See the highest-ranked associate degree schools schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Leading the list is Grossmont College, our #1 school for associate degree schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of El Cajon. There were roughly 24 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Grossmont College
Students looking for a strong associate degree schools program will find one at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. There were roughly 29 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $35,887 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,000. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Fox Valley Technical College
Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in associate degree schools, ranking #3. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. About 40% of students finish within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 19 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Utah Valley University
A rank of #4 makes Broward College one of the top schools for associate degree schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Broward College awarded about 13 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $51,328 in their early career. Broward College graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Broward College
A rank of #5 makes East Los Angeles College one of the top schools for associate degree schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Monterey Park. East Los Angeles College awarded about 37 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from East Los Angeles College earn around $33,595 in the first couple years of their career. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. Get the full associate degree schools details for East Los Angeles College
Phoenix College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. Phoenix College awarded about 13 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. See the full associate degree schools program report for Phoenix College
Wake Technical Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh. There were roughly 24 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Wake Technical Community College earn a median of $38,673 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,900. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Wake Technical Community College
Mesa Community College placed #8 among the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 28 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Mesa Community College earn a median of $54,730 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Mesa Community College
Palm Beach State College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. About 10 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $42,501 early in their careers. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans. See the full associate degree schools program report for Palm Beach State College
Miami Dade College placed #10 among the best associate degree schools schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. Miami Dade College awarded about 33 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. Get the full associate degree schools details for Miami Dade College
Edison State College came in at #11 for associate degree schools this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. Edison State College awarded about 12 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Edison State College earn around $52,597 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Edison State College
Anne Arundel Community College earned the #12 position for associate degree schools this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. There were roughly 11 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Associate Degree Schools graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Anne Arundel Community College
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #13 spot for associate degree schools this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn around $27,693 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Moreno Valley College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best associate degree schools schools. Moreno Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. Moreno Valley College awarded about 11 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $45,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,643. See the full associate degree schools program report for Moreno Valley College
Forsyth Technical Community College landed the #15 spot for associate degree schools this year. Forsyth Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Winston-Salem. There were roughly 19 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Forsyth Technical Community College earn around $38,094 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,374. Read more about the associate degree schools program at Forsyth Technical Community College
Central Carolina Community College earned the #16 position for associate degree schools this year. Located in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 12 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Central Carolina Community College earn around $38,198 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,266 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Central Carolina Community College
Eastern Florida State College earned the #17 position for associate degree schools this year. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. About 14 associate degree schools degrees were awarded at Eastern Florida State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the associate degree schools program make about $44,690 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,123 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in associate degree schools from Eastern Florida State College
St Petersburg College landed the #18 spot for associate degree schools this year. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 26 associate degree schools students who graduated with this degree at St Petersburg College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from St Petersburg College earn around $48,218 in the first couple years of their career. St Petersburg College graduates carry a median of $24,385 in student loans. See the full associate degree schools program report for St Petersburg College
Fayetteville Technical Community College earned the #19 position for associate degree schools this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded about 30 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their associate degree schools degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College earn around $40,584 in the first couple years of their career. Fayetteville Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $16,909 in student loans. See the full associate degree schools program report for Fayetteville Technical Community College
Southern Crescent Technical College earned the #20 position for associate degree schools this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Griffin. Southern Crescent Technical College awarded about 16 associate degree schools degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, associate degree schools degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College generally make around $45,062. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete this degree. See the full associate degree schools program report for Southern Crescent Technical College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 285 schools evaluated.
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