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.
On average, associate degree students take out $19,950 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ferris. 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.
Out of the 29 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Alpena Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Alpena Community College is $7,860. 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 $10,428 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Alpena Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 29 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.
If you want to attend Oakland Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Oakland Community College accumulate an average of $20,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Oakland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
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.
In-state students pay an average of $6,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Delta College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,100. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,057 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Delta College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jackson College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,080 in tuition and fees if they attend Jackson College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,190. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,249 in student loans.
Jackson College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Schoolcraft 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 #6 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,574. On average, associate degree students take out $17,698 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 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Grand Rapids Community 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 Grand Rapids Community College is $7,869. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,589. On average, associate degree students take out $17,332 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Grand Rapids Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #8, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
Students from Michigan who attend LCC full time pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,760. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,441 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCC. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kirtland 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 #9 on the list.
Students from Michigan who attend Kirtland Community College full time pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,580. Associate Degree recipients from Kirtland Community College accumulate an average of $21,991 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Kirtland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $10,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Muskegon Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,390. Associate Degree recipients from Muskegon Community College accumulate an average of $19,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Muskegon Community College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kellogg Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,878 in tuition and fees if they attend Kellogg Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,450. On average, associate degree students take out $23,175 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Kellogg Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Baker College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking.
Baker College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,420. 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 $24,321 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Baker College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% 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.
If you want to attend Siena Heights University, expect to pay an average of $28,502 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Macomb Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Macomb Community College is $6,090. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,680. On average, associate degree students take out $11,249 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Macomb Community College. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Clair County Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $8,950 in tuition and fees if they attend SC4 full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,490. On average, associate degree students take out $16,827 in loans while pursuing their degree.
SC4 does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $8,544 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,816. Associate Degree recipients from NMC accumulate an average of $19,859 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NMC 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 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Northern Michigan University 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 $13,206 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Michigan University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,828.
Northern Michigan University 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 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, Henry Ford 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 Henry Ford College is $5,200. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,192. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,961 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Henry Ford College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $6,432 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,502. Associate Degree recipients from Kalamazoo Valley Community College accumulate an average of $16,821 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Davenport University 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.
If you want to attend Davenport University, expect to pay an average of $20,964 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $30,210 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Davenport University. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lake Michigan College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking.
On average, associate degree students take out $20,125 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LMC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lake Superior State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
If you want to attend Lake Superior State University, expect to pay an average of $13,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,822 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Lake Superior State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mott Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,201 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,091. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,760 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Mid Michigan College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
Mid Michigan College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,626. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,118 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mid Michigan College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wayne County Community College District landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Students from Michigan who attend WCCCD full time pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,369 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCCCD. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
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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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