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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,276 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $6,015 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,106 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Herzing University - Birmingham helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Alabama. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 90 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 University - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,896 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Herzing University - Birmingham 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 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South University, Montgomery is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. South University, Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery is $16,560. 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 South University, Montgomery accumulate an average of $24,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
South University, Montgomery 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. This medium-sized public school is located in Hanceville, Alabama, and it awarded 911 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,315 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Wallace Community College, Dothan helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the small public school awarded 458 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace, Dothan full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bishop State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school awarded 292 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bishop State Community College is $4,920. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. GSCC is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 691 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,312 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,312.
GSCC 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.
John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,358 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Calhoun Community College is $5,000. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,750. On average, associate degree students take out $13,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Calhoun Community 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 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Bay Minette, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 849 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. On average, associate degree students take out $11,333 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Jefferson State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Jefferson State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $5,220 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,688 in student loans.
Jeff State 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 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Lurleen B Wallace 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 Andalusia, Alabama, and it awarded 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Shelton State Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 572 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees if they attend Shelton State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,730.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Union State 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 #13 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is located in Wadley, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 604 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Union State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,262 in student loans.
Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rainsville, Alabama, and it awarded 446 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. Associate Degree recipients from Northeast accumulate an average of $7,796 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest-Shoals 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 #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and it awarded 397 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NW-SCC is $5,011. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,761. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,788 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NW-SCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 15 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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