Teacher Assistant/Aide

CIP 13.1501 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

123

222 total including inactive

States

23

Across 23 states

Graduates (2025)

2,356

Total completions

Teacher Assistant/Aide is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 23 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New York, Wisconsin and California.

Career & Cost Overview

Job Growth

0%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,800

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Teaching Assistants, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $12,900, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 185 (7.9%)
Female: 2,171 (92.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 567 (24.1%)
Certificate: 1,789 (75.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic
✓ Patient
✓ Organized
✓ Detail-oriented
✓ Analytical
✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Helping others
● Teaching
● Organization
● Data management
● Conducting research
● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening
♦ Social Perceptiveness
♦ Speaking
♦ Helping others
♦ Knowledge
♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

  • • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • • Those who prefer working independently
  • • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Teacher Assistant/Aide?

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