2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 35 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for trade school students working on their associate degree. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is located in San Mateo, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 548 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,818 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Unitek College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . Unitek College is a small private for-profit school situated in Fremont, California. It awarded 333 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Unitek College accumulate an average of $17,249 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 35 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saddleback College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Mission Viejo, California, the fairly large public school handed out 3,760 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Saddleback College is $1,334. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,814. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,010 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carrington College, Sacramento. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 381 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,853 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Charter College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in Vancouver, Washington, the small private for-profit school handed out 214 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Charter College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Santa Barbara City College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SBCC is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,590 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,234 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SBCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,322. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,141 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Azusa Pacific University College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Azusa Pacific’s University College is located in San Dimas, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 83 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Azusa Pacific’s University College accumulate an average of $11,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Azusa Pacific’s University College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Laurus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, the very small private for-profit school awarded 129 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 $32,053 in student loans. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Laurus College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Visalia, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 445 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,031 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Portland Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 3,267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees if they attend Portland Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. Associate Degree recipients from Portland Community College accumulate an average of $18,690 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Walla Walla Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, the small public school awarded 571 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,364 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Merced College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Merced, California, and it awarded 1,615 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,194 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Merced Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,890. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Alaska Anchorage came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Alaska Anchorage is a fairly large public school located in Anchorage, Alaska that handed out 581 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alaska who attend UAA full time pay an average of $7,508 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,635. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,349 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California Institute of Arts & Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. California Institute of Arts & Technology is located in San Diego, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 68 associate degrees to qualified students.
California Institute of Arts & Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,390. This amount may 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 $18,852 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
Since California Institute of Arts & Technology 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.
Stanbridge University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Irvine, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 277 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $28,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Stanbridge is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Carrington College, Spokane landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Carrington College, Spokane is a very small private for-profit school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
National Career College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. National Career College is located in Panorama City, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 associate degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, National Career College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #18, Tacoma Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 1,051 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,901 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tacoma Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,649. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,114 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Academy of Art University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in San Francisco, California, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 81 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Academy of Art University is $26,728. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $32,292 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Academy of Art University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Klamath Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the small public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,713 in tuition and fees if they attend Klamath Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,521. On average, associate degree students take out $17,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Great Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Great Basin College is a small public school located in Elko, Nevada that handed out 332 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $3,772 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Great Basin College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,147. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,415 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, College of San Mateo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. CSM is a public institution located in San Mateo, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 872 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSM is $1,376. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,552. Associate Degree recipients from CSM accumulate an average of $14,914 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fremont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Cerritos, California is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 49 students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Fremont College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #24, Umpqua Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Roseburg, Oregon, the small public school handed out 268 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Umpqua Community College is $5,477. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,945. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,820 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Alaska Southeast ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Juneau, Alaska, the small public school awarded 81 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alaska who attend UAS full time pay an average of $8,726 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,041. On average, associate degree students take out $15,188 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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