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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. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 914 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $14,555 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,618 students 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bluegrass Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kentucky. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 117 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern is $9,844. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,222. On average, associate degree students take out $22,568 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Eastern does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Sullivan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kentucky. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sullivan University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 81% 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 Madisonville Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Madisonville, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 409 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Madisonville Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $11,179 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Madisonville Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 586 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 SKYCTC. 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 $14,239 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SKYCTC. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Somerset Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Somerset, Kentucky, and it awarded 644 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend SCC 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. On average, associate degree students take out $16,814 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Jefferson 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 #8 on the list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jefferson Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Gateway Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Florence, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 543 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Gateway full time pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,560. On average, associate degree students take out $14,453 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gateway. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Beckfield College - Florence came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Beckfield College - Florence is a private for-profit institution located in Florence, Kentucky. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 93 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $25,760 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Beckfield College - Florence. During the 2020-2021 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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 awarded 166 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WKU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Morehead State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Morehead State University is $9,560. 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. 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.
Owensboro Community and Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 656 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Owensboro 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. On average, associate degree students take out $10,225 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Owensboro 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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Hopkinsville Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Hopkinsville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 398 students 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hopkinsville Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Henderson Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Henderson, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 197 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Henderson Community 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 $14,057 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Henderson Community College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
West Kentucky 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 #17 on the list. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 544 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Ashland Community and Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. ACTC is a small public school situated in Ashland, Kentucky. It awarded 354 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend ACTC 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 $13,819 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ACTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, American National University - Lexington did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,853 in student loans.
Since ANU Lexington 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.
Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Hazard, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 363 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Hazard Community and Technical 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 $13,503 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hazard Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Cumberland, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 374 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 Southeast. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from Southeast accumulate an average of $11,747 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Southeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Big Sandy 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 #22 on the list. Located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 416 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. 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 $13,955 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Maysville Community and Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Maysville, Kentucky. It awarded 401 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Maysville Community and Technical College is $4,560. 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 $14,251 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Maysville Community and Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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%.
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