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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio
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Our analysis found Ross College-Sylvania to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Sylvania, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 201 students 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. Around 98% of those degree recipients 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 attend James A Rhodes State College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is a small public school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rhodes State College is $4,532. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,742. Associate Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $13,353 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,009 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,274. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,558. On average, associate degree students take out $14,555 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% 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.
Out of the 19 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school situated in Steubenville, Ohio. It awarded 6,826 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,022. On average, associate degree students take out $4,952 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,094 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,597 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Columbus State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Columbus State Community College is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 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.
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.
Herzing University - Akron landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 109 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Herzing Akron does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,750. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,352 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Northwestern Ohio came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 996 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio is $11,867. 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 $17,602 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands 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. Located in Huron, Ohio, the small public school awarded 325 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend BGSU-Firelands full time pay an average of $6,036 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,025. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,772 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Hocking 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 Nelsonville, Ohio, the small public school handed out 456 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hocking Technical College is $5,396. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,113 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Zane State 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 #12 on the list. This small public school is located in Zanesville, Ohio, and it awarded 285 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,706 in tuition and fees if they attend Zane State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,166. On average, associate degree students take out $8,865 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mercy College of Ohio ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 175 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Mercy College, expect to pay an average of $18,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Mercy College accumulate an average of $20,057 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Terra 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 #13 on the list. Terra Community College is a small public school situated in Fremont, Ohio. It awarded 208 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,588 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Terra Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,124. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,491 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Washington 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. WSCC is located in Marietta, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 307 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $14,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee 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. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a private for-profit institution located in Maumee, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee 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. Associate Degree recipients from Stautzenberger College - Maumee accumulate an average of $24,881 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, Marion Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. MTC is located in Marion, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 278 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $6,325 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,915. On average, associate degree students take out $9,402 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Brecksville, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 77 students in 2021-2022.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,699. 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 $24,258 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, Beckfield College - Tri-County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Beckfield College - Tri-County is a very small private for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 43 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Beckfield College - Tri-County, expect to pay an average of $13,790 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,643 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Beckfield College - Tri-County 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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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 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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