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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan

6 Schools Ranked
$13,829 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,662 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education opportunities 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.

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 Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Michigan 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
1,471 Total Awards
$4,416 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,506 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,471 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $16,506 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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.

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#2

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
152 Total Awards
$22,242 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,547 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 152 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Davenport University is $22,242. 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 Davenport University accumulate an average of $25,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
379 Total Awards
$12,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,261 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Baker College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Owosso, Michigan, and it awarded 379 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Baker College, expect to pay an average of $12,710 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. 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.

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#4

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, Michigan
172 Total Awards
$6,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,267 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Kirtland Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Michigan. Kirtland Community College is a public institution located in Grayling, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 172 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Michigan who attend Kirtland Community College full time pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,267 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,204 Total Awards
$7,929 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,167 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Rapids Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 1,204 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Grand Rapids Community College is $7,929. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,679. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,167 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
8 Total Awards
$29,044 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Siena Heights University is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Adrian, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,044 to cover tuition and fees at Siena Heights University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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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