Teacher Assistant/Aide

CIP 13.1501 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

117 total including inactive

States

Across 16 states

Graduates (2023)

1,189

Total completions

Teacher Assistant/Aide is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 16 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New York, California and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Job Growth

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,505

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Teaching Assistants, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $16,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 73 (6.1%)

Female: 1,116 (93.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 392 (33.0%)

Certificate: 797 (67.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Conventional

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

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

Do you value active listening?

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

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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.