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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.
Most Popular Online Trade School Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our analysis found Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in San Mateo, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 548 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts accumulate an average of $17,818 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Unitek College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Unitek College is a private for-profit institution located in Fremont, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 333 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,249 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Saddleback College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in Mission Viejo, California that handed out 3,760 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,334 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Saddleback College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Carrington College, Sacramento helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . This small private for-profit school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 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.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Charter College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Vancouver, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 214 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Charter College 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.
Santa Barbara City College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 2,590 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend SBCC full time pay an average of $1,234 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,322. Associate Degree recipients from SBCC accumulate an average of $17,141 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Azusa Pacific University College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Azusa Pacific University College is a small private not-for-profit school located in San Dimas, California that handed out 83 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,128 in student loans. 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in San Luis Obispo, California, and it awarded 129 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Laurus College accumulate an average of $32,053 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Laurus College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #9, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in Visalia, California that handed out 445 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia accumulate an average of $18,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 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 #10 on the list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 3,267 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland Community College is $4,810. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,690 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Walla Walla Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a public institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 571 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,364 in student loans. 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 landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Merced, California, the fairly large public school handed out 1,615 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,194 in tuition and fees if they attend Merced Community College District full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,890. Of those students who received their degree, 69% 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 ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. University of Alaska Anchorage is a fairly large public school located in Anchorage, Alaska that handed out 581 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAA is $7,508. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,635. Associate Degree recipients from UAA accumulate an average of $18,349 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
California Institute of Arts & Technology 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. California Institute of Arts & Technology is a very small private for-profit school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 68 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Stanbridge University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Irvine, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 277 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,875 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Stanbridge is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Carrington College, Spokane came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Spokane, Washington, the very small private for-profit school awarded 33 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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 ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Panorama City, California, the very small private for-profit school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out National Career College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class 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. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,051 students 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. Associate Degree recipients from Tacoma Community College accumulate an average of $15,114 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Academy of Art University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 81 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Academy of Art University accumulate an average of $32,292 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Academy of Art University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Klamath Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Klamath Community College is a small public school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon that handed out 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,713 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Klamath Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,521. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,767 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Great Basin College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Great Basin College is a small public school situated in Elko, Nevada. It awarded 332 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,772 in tuition and fees if they attend Great Basin College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,147. Associate Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $18,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
College of San Mateo landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. College of San Mateo is a medium-sized public school located in San Mateo, California that handed out 872 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,376 in tuition and fees if they attend CSM full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Fremont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Fremont College is a very small private for-profit school located in Cerritos, California that handed out 49 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Fremont College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Umpqua Community 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 #24 on the list. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 268 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,945. On average, associate degree students take out $12,820 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAS is $8,726. If you are from out of state, expect to 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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Footnotes
*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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