2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Missouri to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for trade school students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Trade Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our analysis found State Fair Community College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. Located in Sedalia, Missouri, the small public school awarded 608 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at State Fair Community College are $6,648 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,257 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at State Fair Community College. In 2020-2021 about 74% 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 East Central College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Union, Missouri, the small public school awarded 427 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
East Central College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,360 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,426 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that East Central College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 State Technical College of Missouri is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. This small public school is located in Linn, Missouri, and it awarded 615 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at STC are $13,320 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,706 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
STC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ozarks Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Ozarks Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 1,490 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OTC are $6,368 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that OTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 19 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s value ranking, Saint Louis Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeton, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,981 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Saint Louis Community College are $6,990 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,816 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Louis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Charles Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 851 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SCC are $7,080 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $9,855 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at SCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Jefferson College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Hillsboro, Missouri, and it awarded 563 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JeffCo are $7,980 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,735 in student loans.
Online courses are available at JeffCo, 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, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. MCC is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,899 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $9,600 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,682 in student loans.
MCC 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 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mineral Area College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. MAC is a small public school situated in Park Hills, Missouri. It awarded 471 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
MAC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,210 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,715 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MAC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Crowder College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Neosho, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 743 students in 2021-2022.
Crowder College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,616 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,427 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Crowder College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 135 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri Southern are $16,052 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,834 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Missouri Southern does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Missouri Southern also made our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list, coming in at #5.
North Central Missouri College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. NCMC is located in Trenton, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 312 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NCMC are $7,350 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,197 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that NCMC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Ranken Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ranken Technical College are $16,960 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,617 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ranken Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ranken Technical College also took the #1 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri rankings.
Columbia College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Columbia College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 600 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia College Missouri are $12,140 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,680 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Columbia College Missouri does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Three Rivers College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Three Rivers College is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 424 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Three Rivers College are $6,600 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,103 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Three Rivers College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 40 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bryan University are $15,782 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,281 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #17, Rockhurst University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rockhurst are $41,701 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,940 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 Rockhurst does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rockhurst also took the #2 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri rankings.
Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Fayette, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 10 students in 2021-2022.
CMU CLAS undergraduate students pay an average of $27,140 in tuition and fees each year.
CMU CLAS also took the #4 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri rankings.
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Southwest Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Bolivar, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 156 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southwest Baptist University are $26,970 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,582 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Southwest Baptist University, 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 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
References
- 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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