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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
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 Florida ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the best school in Florida for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 2,014 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Florida, expect to pay an average of $13,842 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $21,089 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hodges University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. International College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
International College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,500. 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 $16,548 in student loans.
International 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 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hillsborough Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Hillsborough Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 3,920 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend HCC full time pay an average of $2,506 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,111. Associate Degree recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $16,096 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 34 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Valencia College is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,600 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they attend Valencia College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,383. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,788 in student loans.
Valencia 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 fact, around 84% 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 Dade College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Miami Dade College is a large public school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 10,398 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend MDC full time pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,654 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MDC. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. FSW is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,240 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,401 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FSW. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,979. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,150 in student loans.
Online courses are available at FSW, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Santa Fe College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 2,487 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend Santa Fe College full time pay an average of $2,563 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,189. Associate Degree recipients from Santa Fe College accumulate an average of $14,615 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Santa Fe College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 36 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Florida Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $43,670. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,409 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Florida Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 2% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Polk State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Winter Haven, Florida, and it awarded 1,605 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend Polk State full time pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,271. On average, associate degree students take out $12,473 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Polk 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 fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Florida Gateway College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. FGC is located in Lake City, Florida and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 469 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FGC is $3,100. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,747. Associate Degree recipients from FGC accumulate an average of $8,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at FGC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Broward College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large public school awarded 6,046 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952. On average, associate degree students take out $9,156 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Palm Beach State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Lake Worth, Florida, and it awarded 4,046 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Palm Beach State College is $3,050. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,892 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Palm Beach State College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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. Located in Bradenton, Florida, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,631 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota full time pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,595. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,602 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. FSCJ is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,210 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees if they attend FSCJ full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,631. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,098 in student loans.
FSCJ 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 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 2,632 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,976. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,784 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at EFSC. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 3,134 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is $23,248. 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 $22,865 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Petersburg College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the large public school handed out 3,899 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. On average, associate degree students take out $19,937 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SPC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
City College - Altamonte Springs came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. City College - Altamonte Springs is a very small private for-profit school located in Altamonte Springs, Florida that handed out 30 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at City College - Altamonte Springs is $18,615. 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 $23,233 in student loans.
City College - Altamonte Springs is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #19, Saint Johns River State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. St. Johns River Community College is located in Palatka, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 941 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at St. Johns River Community College is $2,830. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,347. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,519 in student loans.
St. Johns River Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Gulf Coast State College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. GCSC is a public institution located in Panama City, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 616 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend GCSC full time pay an average of $2,370 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,635. On average, associate degree students take out $10,951 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at GCSC, 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 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Tallahassee Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Tallahassee Community College is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,516 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tallahassee Community College is $2,026. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,062. On average, associate degree students take out $16,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Tallahassee Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seminole State College of Florida 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 #22 on the list. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 2,593 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,456. On average, associate degree students take out $15,581 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seminole State. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Daytona State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,973 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Daytona State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,994. Associate Degree recipients from Daytona State College accumulate an average of $13,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Daytona State College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
City College - Fort Lauderdale 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. City College - Fort Lauderdale is a private for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,615 to cover tuition and fees at City College - Fort Lauderdale. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from City College - Fort Lauderdale accumulate an average of $26,295 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
City College - Fort Lauderdale is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Indian River State College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 2,279 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend Indian River State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. On average, associate degree students take out $8,917 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Indian River State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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