2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 29 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
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Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the best school in Michigan for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 758 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Ferris accumulate an average of $19,257 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ferris. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Alpena Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Alpena Community College is a small public school situated in Alpena, Michigan. It awarded 197 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,995 to cover tuition and fees at Alpena Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
One thing to take note of is that Alpena Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oakland Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 1,666 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Oakland Community College is $5,400. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,433 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oakland Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Delta College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Michigan. This medium-sized public school is located in University Center, Michigan, and it awarded 901 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Delta College full time pay an average of $6,980 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. Associate Degree recipients from Delta College accumulate an average of $12,609 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Delta College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Jackson College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Michigan. Located in Jackson, Michigan, the small public school handed out 676 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,425 in tuition and fees if they attend Jackson College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,375. On average, associate degree students take out $15,760 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jackson College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Schoolcraft College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school situated in Livonia, Michigan. It awarded 1,043 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they attend Schoolcraft College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,652. On average, associate degree students take out $13,741 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Schoolcraft College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,204 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Grand Rapids Community College is $7,929. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,679. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,167 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Lansing 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 #8 on the list. Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,276 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,760. On average, associate degree students take out $14,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.
LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Kirtland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Kirtland Community College is a small public school located in Grayling, Michigan that handed out 172 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kirtland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,267 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kirtland Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Muskegon Community 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 Muskegon, Michigan, and it awarded 505 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Muskegon Community College full time pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,810. On average, associate degree students take out $11,252 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Muskegon Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Kellogg Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Kellogg Community College is a public institution located in Battle Creek, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 573 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,013 in tuition and fees if they attend Kellogg Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,038. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,756 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kellogg Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Baker College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Owosso, Michigan, and it awarded 379 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Baker College, expect to pay an average of $12,710 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,261 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Baker College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Siena Heights University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Adrian, Michigan that handed out 8 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Siena Heights University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,044. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Siena Heights University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Macomb Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,252 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Macomb Community College is $6,210. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,830. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,489 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Macomb 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 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
St Clair County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. SC4 is located in Port Huron, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 798 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,654 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that SC4 does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Traverse City, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 526 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,532 in tuition and fees if they attend NMC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,048. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,316 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NMC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northern Michigan University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Marquette, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 256 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Michigan University is $12,948. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,570. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,507 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northern Michigan University. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Henry Ford College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. This fairly large public school is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and it awarded 1,337 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,308 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,348. Associate Degree recipients from Henry Ford College accumulate an average of $19,013 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Henry Ford 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 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 875 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $6,526 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,596. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,956 in student loans.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Davenport University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 152 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Davenport University, expect to pay an average of $22,242 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Davenport University accumulate an average of $25,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Davenport University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lake Michigan 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 Benton Harbor, Michigan, the small public school awarded 365 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from LMC accumulate an average of $14,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out LMC. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Lake Superior State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Sault Ste Marie, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 146 students in 2021-2022.
Lake Superior State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,728. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,074 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lake Superior State University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mott 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 #23 on the list. MCC is a public institution located in Flint, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $5,201. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,091. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $18,202 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mid Michigan College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Mid Michigan College is a small public school located in Harrison, Michigan that handed out 351 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Mid Michigan College, expect to pay an average of $8,908 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $16,477 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Mid Michigan College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wayne County Community College District landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,042 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees if they attend WCCCD full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998. Associate Degree recipients from WCCCD accumulate an average of $14,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that WCCCD does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 27% 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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