Education: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of education graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $29,281, rising to $41,890 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the District of Columbia | DC | $43,642 | $51,137 | — |
| 2 | Community College of Rhode Island | RI | $33,113 | $36,336 | — |
| 3 | Southern Maine Community College | ME | $32,513 | $40,357 | — |
| 4 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | NY | $31,183 | — | — |
| 5 | Liberty University | VA | $29,281 | — | $16,540 |
| 6 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $26,058 | $40,815 | $9,500 |
| 7 | Middlesex College | NJ | $25,149 | $48,532 | — |
| 8 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | MS | $23,017 | — | $8,315 |
| 9 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus | NJ | $22,210 | $39,731 | $11,000 |
| 10 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus | NJ | $22,210 | $39,731 | $11,000 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do education graduates earn?
The median college reports $29,281 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in education and $41,890 four years after. The highest is $43,642 at University of the District of Columbia.
How much student debt do education graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $11,000 at the typical college.