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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. BC is a fairly large public school situated in Bellevue, Washington. It awarded 1,783 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BC is $4,159. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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. Bremerton, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,230 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OC is $4,472. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,740. Associate Degree recipients from OC accumulate an average of $12,828 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Centralia College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Centralia College is a small public school located in Centralia, Washington that handed out 372 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Centralia College full time pay an average of $4,891 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,381.
Centralia College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Seattle Central College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small public school awarded 840 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,865 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seattle Central. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Depending on your major, you 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 1,051 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Tacoma Community College full time pay an average of $4,901 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,649. On average, associate degree students take out $15,114 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tacoma Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Lakewood, Washington, the small public school handed out 463 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
CPTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,979. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,933 in student loans.
Some students 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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Shoreline, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 746 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,256 in tuition and fees if they attend Shoreline Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Highline College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,948. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,593 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Highline does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
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 awarded 389 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,095 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Those students who come from outside the state 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. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
North Seattle College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. North Seattle College is a small public school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 373 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,058 in tuition and fees if they attend North Seattle full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,547.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Seattle does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Whatcom Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Bellingham, Washington, and it awarded 744 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,982 in tuition and fees if they attend Whatcom Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,731. On average, associate degree students take out $13,326 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Whatcom Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia Basin College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Pasco, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,225 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend CBC full time pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CBC. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spokane Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,134 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,278. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,221 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spokane Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, the small public school awarded 702 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend WVC full time pay an average of $4,968 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,458. Associate Degree recipients from WVC accumulate an average of $12,181 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 WVC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology 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 #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Kirkland, Washington, and it awarded 497 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend LWTech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,390. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,874 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LWTech. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Grays Harbor College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Aberdeen, Washington, and it awarded 294 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend GHC full time pay an average of $4,605 in tuition and fees. 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.
GHC 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Everett Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Everett Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Everett, Washington. It awarded 1,060 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Everett Community College is $4,152. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,831. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,892 in student loans.
Everett Community 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 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Yakima Valley College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Yakima Valley College is a small public school located in Yakima, Washington that handed out 697 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend YVC full time pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees. 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.
YVC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Spokane Falls Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Spokane, Washington, the small public school handed out 1,031 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Falls Community College is $3,928. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,278. On average, associate degree students take out $14,767 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Spokane Falls Community College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Walla Walla Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 571 associate degrees 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.
Online courses are available at Walla Walla Community College, 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 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Renton Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Renton, Washington, and it awarded 207 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Renton Technical College is $5,784. Out-of-state students 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.
Online courses are available at Renton Technical College, 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 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Clark College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,332 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,133. On average, associate degree students take out $13,817 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Clark College, 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 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Skagit Valley College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Mount Vernon, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 626 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,748 in tuition and fees if they attend Skagit Valley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,888. On average, associate degree students take out $13,970 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Skagit Valley College, 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 64% took at least some of their classes online.
South Puget Sound 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 #24 on the list. South Puget Sound Community College is a small public school situated in Olympia, Washington. It awarded 1,056 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,938 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Puget Sound Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,687. On average, associate degree students take out $13,240 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that South Puget Sound Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lower Columbia College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Longview, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 491 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $4,261. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,514. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,881 in student loans.
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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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