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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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 Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Kentucky. Located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 914 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,555 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Elizabethtown Community and Technical 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.
Out of the 23 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Bluegrass Community and Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 1,618 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,560. Associate Degree recipients from Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $16,199 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Bluegrass Community and Technical 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Kentucky University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Eastern is a fairly large public school situated in Richmond, Kentucky. It awarded 117 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Eastern full time pay an average of $9,844 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,222. On average, associate degree students take out $22,568 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% 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 Sullivan University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 348 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,005 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sullivan University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madisonville Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Madisonville Community College is a small public school located in Madisonville, Kentucky that handed out 409 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madisonville Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from Madisonville Community College accumulate an average of $11,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Madisonville Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 586 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend SKYCTC full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,239 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SKYCTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Somerset 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 #7 on the list. Located in Somerset, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 644 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $16,814 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that SCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 1,323 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,560. Associate Degree recipients from Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jefferson Community and Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Gateway Community and Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Florence, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 543 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Gateway full time pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,560. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway accumulate an average of $14,453 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Gateway, 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Beckfield College - Florence ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Florence, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 93 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Beckfield College - Florence, expect to pay an average of $13,295 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 $25,760 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Beckfield College - Florence does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Kentucky 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 #11 on the list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 166 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,689 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WKU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Morehead State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 150 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Morehead State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,286. Associate Degree recipients from Morehead State University accumulate an average of $22,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Morehead State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Owensboro Community and Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 656 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Owensboro Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,225 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #15, Hopkinsville Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Hopkinsville Community College is a small public school situated in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It awarded 398 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Hopkinsville Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,902 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hopkinsville Community College. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Henderson Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Henderson Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 197 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Henderson Community College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from Henderson Community College accumulate an average of $14,057 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Henderson Community College. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, West Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Paducah, Kentucky that handed out 544 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from West Kentucky Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $12,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that West Kentucky Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Ashland Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. ACTC is located in Ashland, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 354 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend ACTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,819 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ACTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
American National University - Lexington ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. ANU Lexington is located in Pikeville, Kentucky and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 43 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from ANU Lexington accumulate an average of $30,853 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ANU Lexington is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Hazard, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 363 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Hazard Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from Hazard Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $13,503 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Hazard Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Southeast is located in Cumberland, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 374 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,747 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeast. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 416 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Kentucky who attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $13,955 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Big Sandy Community and Technical 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 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Maysville Community and Technical 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. Located in Maysville, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 401 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Maysville Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,251 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Maysville Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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