2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 203 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 2,691 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $6,015 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,110 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.
Columbia Southern University also took the #1 spot in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,736 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,453 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,479 in student loans.
Online courses are available at WCU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, WCU also did well on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in the Southeast Region . Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,010 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,022 in student loans.
Since American Military University 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valencia College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 761 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Valencia College are $9,383 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,598 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Valencia College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Valencia College also is in the top 20% of our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Florida is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 1,180 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Rasmussen University - Florida undergraduate students pay an average of $13,842 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,981 in student loans.
Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Florida did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Nicholls State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,062 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,249 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,796 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nicholls State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
St Petersburg College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it awarded 1,149 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,121 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that SPC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Delta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 474 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,605 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,755 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Delta State University 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.
Herzing University - Kenner came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Herzing University - Kenner is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Metairie, Louisiana that handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $12,750 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,896 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Kenner. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Kenner also is in the top 5% of our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Pembroke, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,368 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,172 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNC Pembroke 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.
With a ranking of #11, Georgia Highlands College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 179 students in 2021-2022.
GHC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,296 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,717 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at GHC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 2,630 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Southern Miss undergraduate students pay an average of $11,450 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,276 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Miss. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Birmingham undergraduate students pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,896 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its great value ranking, Herzing University - Birmingham is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Miami Dade College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. MDC is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 1,386 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MDC are $9,661 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,025 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MDC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Herzing University - Atlanta did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 93 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Atlanta are $12,750 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,941 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Atlanta. In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Atlanta also claimed a spot on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Thomas University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Thomasville, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 165 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TU are $11,080 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,901 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out TU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #17, Middle Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Georgia State University is a public institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,038 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $12,448 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,740 in student loans.
Middle Georgia State University 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, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. KSU Georgia is a large public school situated in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awarded 5,756 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,040 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,379 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that KSU Georgia does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, KSU Georgia also is in the top 5% of our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 188 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $12,240 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,294 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a medium-sized public school situated in Bradenton, Florida. It awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota are $11,595 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Santa Fe College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 213 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Santa Fe College are $9,189 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Santa Fe 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Indian River State College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Fort Pierce, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 712 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $10,201 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,806 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Indian River State College. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Murray State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Murray, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,500 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Murray State are $18,888 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Murray 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.
Murray State also claimed a spot on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #24, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10,145 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,471 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 USF Tampa does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its great value ranking, USF Tampa is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #25, Henderson State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 543 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Henderson State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,768 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Henderson State University. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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