2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Bellevue College the best school in Washington for trade school students working on their associate degree. Bellevue, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,783 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees if they attend BC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,838. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,298 in student loans.
Online courses are available at BC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Olympic College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. OC is located in Bremerton, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,230 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,472 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,740. On average, associate degree students take out $12,828 in loans while pursuing their degree.
OC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Centralia College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Centralia, Washington, the small public school handed out 372 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,891 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Centralia College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,381.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Centralia College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 840 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,865 in tuition and fees if they attend Seattle Central full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,354. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,264 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Seattle Central. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 26 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Tacoma Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,051 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,901 in tuition and fees if they attend Tacoma Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,649. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,114 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tacoma Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Clover Park Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. CPTC is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 463 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at CPTC is $5,979. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from CPTC accumulate an average of $12,933 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CPTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Shoreline Community 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 #7 on the list. Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 746 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shoreline Community College is $4,256. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,082. Associate Degree recipients from Shoreline Community College accumulate an average of $15,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Shoreline Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Highline 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 #8 on the list. Located in Des Moines, Washington, the small public school handed out 893 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Highline is $4,458. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,948. On average, associate degree students take out $10,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Highline. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bellingham Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the small public school handed out 389 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time pay an average of $4,095 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,357.
Online courses are available at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Seattle 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 #10 on the list. North Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 373 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,058 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Seattle. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,547.
One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Whatcom Community 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 #11 on the list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the small public school awarded 744 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,982 in tuition and fees if they attend Whatcom Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,731. On average, associate degree students take out $13,326 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Whatcom Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia Basin College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Pasco, Washington, and it awarded 1,225 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they attend CBC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,738. Associate Degree recipients from CBC accumulate an average of $12,781 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CBC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Spokane Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Spokane Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,134 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,278. Associate Degree recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $18,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spokane Community College. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wenatchee Valley 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 #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Wenatchee, Washington, and it awarded 702 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,968 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WVC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,458. On average, associate degree students take out $12,181 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WVC. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small public school awarded 497 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LWTech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,390. Associate Degree recipients from LWTech accumulate an average of $12,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at LWTech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
Grays Harbor 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. Grays Harbor College is a small public school located in Aberdeen, Washington that handed out 294 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,605 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GHC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,284. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,248 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GHC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Everett Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Everett, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,060 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,152 in tuition and fees if they attend Everett Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,831. Associate Degree recipients from Everett Community College accumulate an average of $12,892 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Everett Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Yakima Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. YVC is a public institution located in Yakima, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 697 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend YVC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,488. Associate Degree recipients from YVC accumulate an average of $14,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that YVC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Spokane Falls Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 1,031 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Spokane Falls Community College full time pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,278. On average, associate degree students take out $14,767 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Walla Walla Community 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 #20 on the list. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, the small public school handed out 571 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Walla Walla Community College accumulate an average of $13,364 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Renton Technical 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 #21 on the list. Located in Renton, Washington, the small public school awarded 207 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Renton Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,252. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,869 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Renton Technical College. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Clark 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. Clark College is a medium-sized public school situated in Vancouver, Washington. It awarded 1,332 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clark College is $4,529. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,133. On average, associate degree students take out $13,817 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clark College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Skagit Valley College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 626 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Skagit Valley College is $4,748. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,888. Associate Degree recipients from Skagit Valley College accumulate an average of $13,970 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Skagit Valley College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, South Puget Sound Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,056 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,938 in tuition and fees if they attend South Puget Sound Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,687. On average, associate degree students take out $13,240 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Lower Columbia College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. LCC is a public institution located in Longview, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 491 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,261 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,514. Associate Degree recipients from LCC accumulate an average of $12,881 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at LCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
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- 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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