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Cheapest Teaching Assistants/Aides Colleges

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Teaching assistant programs span a remarkable cost spectrum, with North Dakota's Mayville State University offering net costs at $14,454 while Iowa's Dordt University reaches $25,383. Public options remain scarce in this field, making Mayville State's 71% acceptance rate particularly valuable for budget-conscious students. The Midwest dominates affordable teaching aide training, reflecting the region's strong K-12 employment market where paraprofessionals earn median salaries around $29,000 annually.
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Programs
$14,454 – $25,383
Net Price Range
44.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Teaching Assistants/Aides Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,454 $7,935 40.3% 71.2%
2 $16,874 $19,740 41.3% 74.6%
3 $21,683 $25,220 29.0% 73.9%
4 $21,814 $26,758 52.4% 64.4%
5 $23,341 $33,000 41.2% 71.6%
6 $25,383 $35,960 65.3% 87.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between these affordable programs?

Dordt University achieves a 65% graduation rate compared to Waldorf's 29%, reflecting different institutional approaches to student support. Private nonprofit schools in this list average 50% graduation rates while maintaining similar acceptance rates around 72%.

How do net costs compare to sticker prices for teaching aide programs?

Mayville State's net price of $14,454 represents significant savings from its in-state tuition of $7,935 when room and board are included. Private schools show larger gaps, with Marian University's $33,000 sticker price dropping to $23,341 net cost through financial aid.

Where do most affordable teaching assistant programs cluster geographically?

Five of the six most affordable programs operate in the upper Midwest, from North Dakota to Iowa. This concentration reflects regional demand for classroom support staff and lower operational costs in smaller communities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.