2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 113 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found West Hills College-Lemoore to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region .
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,643 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that West Hills College-Lemoore does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 113 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Merced College landed the # 2 spot on the list.
Students from California who attend Merced Community College District full time pay an average of $1,180 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,444. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,503 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Merced Community College District. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 113 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Canada College landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Students from California who attend Canada College full time pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,006. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,439 in student loans.
The excellent associate degree programs at Santa Barbara City College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Far Western US Region .
Students from California who attend SBCC full time pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,459 in student loans.
Online courses are available at SBCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuesta College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,338 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cuesta College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,702. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,466 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cuesta College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Foothill College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees if they attend Foothill College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,790. On average, associate degree students take out $10,391 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Foothill College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bellevue College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,594. On average, associate degree students take out $16,785 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that BC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Saddleback College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
Students from California who attend Saddleback College full time pay an average of $1,332 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,292.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saddleback College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Oregon Institute of Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OIT is $11,732. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,625. Associate Degree recipients from OIT accumulate an average of $23,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at OIT, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Napa Valley College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees if they attend Napa Valley College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,734. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,735 in student loans.
Napa Valley College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gavilan College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,166 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gavilan College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,214. On average, associate degree students take out $13,308 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Gavilan College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pacific Union College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at PUC is $32,103. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $28,513 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that PUC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,761 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Delta. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Olympic College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OC is $4,101. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,638. Associate Degree recipients from OC accumulate an average of $13,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
OC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mt. San Antonio College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mt. SAC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,032. On average, associate degree students take out $10,559 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Mt. SAC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cabrillo College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cabrillo College is $1,262. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,630.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cabrillo College. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Students from California who attend SRJC full time pay an average of $1,328 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,716 in student loans.
SRJC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Yuba College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Yuba College is $1,128. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,488. On average, associate degree students take out $9,195 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Yuba College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAA is $8,750. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,228. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,255 in student loans.
Online courses are available at UAA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Butte College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
In-state students pay an average of $1,368 in tuition and fees if they attend Butte College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,848. On average, associate degree students take out $16,685 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Butte College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
West Hills College-Coalinga came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,901 in student loans.
West Hills College-Coalinga does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fresno City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fresno City College is $1,304. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,504. Associate Degree recipients from Fresno City College accumulate an average of $8,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Fresno City College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
College of the Desert came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at College of the Desert is $1,326. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,970. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,628 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since College of the Desert does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cerritos College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,346 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cerritos College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,026. On average, associate degree students take out $14,554 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Cerritos College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Hawaii Maui College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,278 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Maui College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,414. Associate Degree recipients from UH Maui College accumulate an average of $19,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UH Maui College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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