2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 70 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's 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. 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 Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Aspen University to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Aspen University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 1,636 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Aspen University undergraduate students pay an average of $6,500 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,431 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aspen University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Aspen University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Out of the 70 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Galveston College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Galveston, Texas, the small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Galveston College are $5,726 a year.
Online courses are available at Galveston College, 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tyler Junior College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Tyler, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 45 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Tyler Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees each year.
Online courses are available at Tyler Junior College, 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Portales, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school handed out 729 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,718 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,582 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ENMU - Main Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
In addition to its great value ranking, ENMU - Main Campus is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Midland College is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Midland College is located in Midland, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Midland College are $5,880 per year.
Online courses are available at Midland College, 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 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ottawa University - Phoenix came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Ottawa University - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 146 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ottawa University - Phoenix are $13,341 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ottawa University - Phoenix. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Ottawa University - Phoenix also made our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list, coming in at #1.
With a ranking of #7, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 11,763 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,858 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UOPX - Arizona. In 2020-2021 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
UOPX - Arizona also claimed a spot on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 115 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU Institute of Technology are $11,384 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OSU Institute of Technology. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
OSU Institute of Technology excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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MSU Texas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. MSU Texas is located in Wichita Falls, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,172 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
MSU Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $11,726 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,237 in loans while pursuing their degree.
MSU Texas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, MSU Texas also is in the top 10% of our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.
South Texas College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. South Texas College is a large public school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 464 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at South Texas College are $7,500 a year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Texas College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,187 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU - Skysong are $13,358 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,916 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, ASU - Skysong is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
West Texas A&M University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,653 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,996 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,923 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Texas A&M University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Grand Canyon 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 #13 on the list. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14,092 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Grand Canyon University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,205 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,469 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Grand Canyon University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Grand Canyon University also did well on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
DeVry University - Arizona 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 #13 on the list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 34 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
DeVry University - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $40,829 in loans while pursuing their degree.
DeVry University - Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western New Mexico University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Silver City, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 266 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University are $14,287 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 581 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,930 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 $17,734 in student loans.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwestern Oklahoma 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 #17 on the list. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 856 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,240 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,180 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWOSU. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
New Mexico Highlands University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school located in Las Vegas, New Mexico that handed out 409 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University are $11,988 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,788 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since New Mexico Highlands University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Tarleton State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Tarleton is a fairly large public school situated in Stephenville, Texas. It awarded 2,652 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Tarleton undergraduate students pay an average of $17,640 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 $20,718 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tarleton. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Houston - Downtown came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UH Downtown is located in Houston, Texas and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,280 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UH Downtown are $17,266 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,383 in student loans.
UH Downtown 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 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Texas Woman’s University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,197 students in 2021-2022.
TWU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,103 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 $20,937 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TWU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 #22 on the list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 6,056 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UTSA are $21,481 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UTSA. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Angelo State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. This fairly large public school is located in San Angelo, Texas, and it awarded 1,183 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Angelo State are $17,978 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,655 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Angelo State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NAU is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,990 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
NAU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,531 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 $20,045 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NAU. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Sam Houston State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,237 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SHSU are $18,752 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,586 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SHSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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