In 2016, 626,300 associate degrees were awarded in the U.S – 39% were awarded to males and 61% were awarded to females.
Look below to see which top 10 associate degrees were most popular for each gender.
Most Popular Associate Degrees for Men
Total number of Associate Degrees earned by Men (2016): 242,087
| Rank | Degree Name | # of Degrees | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 46,397 | 19% | |
| General Studies | 29,722 | 12% | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14,790 | 6% | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 7,438 | 3% | |
| Business/Commerce, General | 5,841 | 2% | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 4,684 | 2% | |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 4,246 | 2% | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4,130 | 2% | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3,978 | 2% | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3,681 | 2% |
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Most Popular Associate Degrees for Women
Total number of Associate Degrees earned by Women (2016): 384,180
| Rank | Degree Name | # of Degrees | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 76,050 | 20% | |
| General Studies | 45,663 | 12% | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 45,156 | 12% | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19,379 | 5% | |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 10,237 | 3% | |
| Business/Commerce, General | 7,749 | 2% | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 6,317 | 2% | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 5,219 | 1% | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5,111 | 1% | |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 4,501 | 1% |
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