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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 47 schools in the Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region .
Out of the 47 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the # 2 spot on the list. Naperville, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,611 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $29,129 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Ross College-Sylvania helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Great Lakes Region . Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit institution located in Sylvania, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 201 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,049 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. James A Rhodes State College is a small public school located in Lima, Ohio that handed out 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Rhodes State College full time pay an average of $4,532 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,742. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,353 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 197 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,896 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northcentral Technical 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 #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and it awarded 478 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central Technical College is $3,791. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,512. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,408 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,009 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,274 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,558. Associate Degree recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $14,555 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,731. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest Tech accumulate an average of $10,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Eastern Gateway Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public institution located in Steubenville, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,826 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $4,952 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Sinclair Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 2,094 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sinclair Community College is $4,569. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,316. On average, associate degree students take out $13,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Washtenaw 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 #11 on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,471 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Washtenaw Community College full time pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,096. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,506 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mid-America College of Funeral Service ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 43 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $15,122 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Batavia, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 634 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Clermont College is $6,364. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,596. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,313 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Davenport University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 152 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Davenport University, expect to pay an average of $22,242 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $25,547 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbus State 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 #15 on the list. Columbus State is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,456 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Columbus State accumulate an average of $14,826 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% 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.
With a ranking of #16, Richland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Richland Community College is a small public school located in Decatur, Illinois that handed out 292 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Richland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,070. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,385 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 948 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,965. Associate Degree recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $15,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Akron ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing Akron is $12,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,352 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,433 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 149 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $27,885 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Indiana Tech - CPS 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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University of Northwestern Ohio 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. University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lima, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 996 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend University of Northwestern Ohio, expect to pay an average of $11,867 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $17,602 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 450 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Moraine Park Technical College is $4,641. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,604 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is located in Rockford, Illinois and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 136 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is $16,699. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,637 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Baker College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Owosso, Michigan, and it awarded 379 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,710 to cover tuition and fees at Baker College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,261 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Bowling Green State University - Firelands is a small public school located in Huron, Ohio that handed out 325 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,036 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BGSU-Firelands. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,025. On average, associate degree students take out $19,772 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
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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