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Using science and data we decided to determine which programs offer the best career opportunities for teaching assistants/aides Majors. Here are the set of the top colleges for teaching assistants/aides Majors in US for 2021:
  1. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
  2. Washington State University
  3. Valparaiso University
  4. Robert Morris University
  5. Texas Tech University
  6. University of New Mexico
  7. University of Nevada - Reno
  8. Maria College of Albany
  9. Lindenwood University
  10. Cedar Crest College
If you go to one of these schools, chances are, you're not surprised. After all, you know how great you have it.

25 best colleges for teaching assistants/aides majors in the US

1. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Location
Minneapolis, MN
Admission rate: 52%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $46,000

2. Washington State University

Location
Pullman, WA
Admission rate: 77%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $44,700

3. Texas Tech University

Location
Lubbock, TX
Admission rate: 71%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $46,800

4. Valparaiso University

Location
Valparaiso, IN
Admission rate: 89%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $42,200

5. Robert Morris University

Location
Moon Township, PA
Admission rate: 84%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $40,400

6. University of New Mexico

Location
Albuquerque, NM
Admission rate: 70%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $32,600

7. University of Nevada - Reno

Location
Reno, NV
Admission rate: 88%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $41,600

8. Maria College of Albany

Location
Albany, NY
Admission rate: 40%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $40,400

9. Lindenwood University

Location
Saint Charles, MO
Admission rate: 88%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $37,900

10. Louisiana College

Location
Pineville, LA
Admission rate: 78%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $35,400

11. Mercyhurst University

Location
Erie, PA
Admission rate: 60%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $34,300

12. Dordt University

Location
Sioux Center, IA
Admission rate: 73%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $37,900

13. Eastern Mennonite University

Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Admission rate: 59%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $38,400

14. Cedar Crest College

Location
Allentown, PA
Admission rate: 57%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $40,900

15. Mayville State University

Location
Mayville, ND
Admission rate: 86%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $35,700

16. Alverno College

Location
Milwaukee, WI
Admission rate: 70%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $38,600

17. Missouri State University

Location
Springfield, MO
Admission rate: 85%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $34,300

18. University of Alaska Fairbanks

Location
Fairbanks, AK
Admission rate: 76%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $36,500

19. New Mexico State University

Location
Las Cruces, NM
Admission rate: 66%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $29,700

20. Eastern Oregon University

Location
La Grande, OR
Admission rate: 98%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $36,000

21. University of Memphis

Location
Memphis, TN
Admission rate: 84%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $35,100

22. Youngstown State University

Location
Youngstown, OH
Admission rate: 69%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $32,200

23. Mount Marty College

Location
Yankton, SD
Admission rate: 69%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $34,600

24. Manhattanville College

Location
Purchase, NY
Admission rate: 90%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $39,500

25. Blackburn College

Location
Carlinville, IL
Admission rate: 52%
Mean earning of students 6 years after entry: $29,600

How we determined the best teaching assistants/aides colleges

We looked at the following data from the NCES (National Center For Education Statistics) and College Scorecard data from ED.gov to understand what teaching assistants/aides departments offer the best career opportunities:
  • Percentage of Graduating Class That Are Business Majors
  • Mean Earnings After 10 Years
  • Mean Earnings After 6 Years
  • Admission Rate (More selective the better)
  • Average cost of attendance (Lower is better)
  • Median amount of debt
  • Ratio of people working to not working after 10 years