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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
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 Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 38 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Miami University - Hamilton to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Miami University - Hamilton is a public institution located in Hamilton, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 111 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Hamilton is $6,704. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,490. Associate Degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of $21,499 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 38 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Akron landed the # 2 spot on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Akron, Ohio, and it awarded 109 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $24,352 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Herzing Akron, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Middletown. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Middletown, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 66 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,670 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Miami University - Middletown. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,390. On average, associate degree students take out $21,499 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Miami University - Middletown does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. Cincinnati State is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,009 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,274. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,558. Associate Degree recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $14,555 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cincinnati State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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The excellent associate degree programs at James A Rhodes State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. Located in Lima, Ohio, the small public school handed out 301 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,532 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,742. On average, associate degree students take out $13,353 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rhodes State College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Northwestern Ohio came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Northwestern Ohio is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 996 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend University of Northwestern Ohio, expect to pay an average of $11,867 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio accumulate an average of $17,602 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that University of Northwestern Ohio does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and it awarded 105 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Youngstown State University full time pay an average of $9,585 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,945. On average, associate degree students take out $22,730 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Youngstown State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Batavia, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 634 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Clermont College is $6,364. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,596. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,313 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC Clermont College 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 2020-2021.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash 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. Located in Blue Ash, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 759 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,790 in tuition and fees if they attend UC Blue Ash College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,588. On average, associate degree students take out $17,164 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UC Blue Ash 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 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Bowling Green State University - Firelands is a small public school located in Huron, Ohio that handed out 325 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,036 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BGSU-Firelands. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,025. Associate Degree recipients from BGSU-Firelands accumulate an average of $19,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
BGSU-Firelands 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 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Remington College - Cleveland Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Remington College - Cleveland Campus is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,173 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Remington College - Cleveland Campus is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
With a ranking of #12, Kent State University at Ashtabula did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Kent State University at Ashtabula is located in Ashtabula, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 192 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Ohio who attend Kent State University at Ashtabula full time pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,910. Associate Degree recipients from Kent State University at Ashtabula accumulate an average of $21,114 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kent State University at Ashtabula. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Owens State Community College is a public institution located in Perrysburg, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,046 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,022. Associate Degree recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $18,299 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Owens State Community College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Akron Main Campus 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. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 393 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $12,427 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Akron Main Campus full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,500. Associate Degree recipients from University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of $22,870 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Lakeland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Lakeland is a public institution located in Kirtland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 814 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,477 in tuition and fees if they attend Lakeland full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,105. On average, associate degree students take out $16,198 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lakeland. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Zane State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Zane State College is a small public school located in Zanesville, Ohio that handed out 285 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,706 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Zane State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,166. On average, associate degree students take out $8,865 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Zane State College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Central State 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 #17 on the list. Mansfield, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 354 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,786 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Central State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,384. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,480 in student loans.
North Central State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Kent State University at Salem did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Kent State University at Salem is located in Salem, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 124 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Ohio who attend Kent State University at Salem full time pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,120 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Kent State University at Salem, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Ohio Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. COTC is located in Newark, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 344 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from COTC accumulate an average of $14,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
COTC 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 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,094 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sinclair Community College is $4,569. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,316. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,597 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,352 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $10,641 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Maumee, Ohio, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,699. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,881 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. 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.
Shawnee State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Shawnee State University is located in Portsmouth, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 160 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,137 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Shawnee State University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Stark State College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,081 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,548 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stark State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,644. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,140 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stark State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Washington State Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. WSCC is located in Marietta, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 307 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,048 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WSCC. In 2020-2021 about 58% 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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