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.
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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.
On average, associate degree students take out $10,049 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Lima, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 301 students 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. 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.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,274 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,558. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,555 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern Gateway Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Steubenville, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 6,826 students 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. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 19 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 2,094 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,316. Associate Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $13,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, 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.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,364 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Clermont College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,596. Associate Degree recipients from UC Clermont College accumulate an average of $17,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Columbus State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 2,456 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,826 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 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Herzing University - Akron came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Herzing Akron, expect to pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $24,352 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Lima, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 996 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. Associate Degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio accumulate an average of $17,602 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. BGSU-Firelands is a public institution located in Huron, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 325 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend BGSU-Firelands full time pay an average of $6,036 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Hocking College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Hocking College is a small public school located in Nelsonville, Ohio that handed out 456 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hocking Technical College is $5,396. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. Associate Degree recipients from Hocking Technical College accumulate an average of $14,113 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Zane State College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Zanesville, Ohio, and it awarded 285 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Zane State College full time pay an average of $5,706 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,166. Associate Degree recipients from Zane State College accumulate an average of $8,865 in student debt by the time they complete 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 landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 175 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,850 to cover tuition and fees at Mercy College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
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. This small public school is located in Fremont, Ohio, and it awarded 208 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Terra Community College is $5,588. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,124. Associate Degree recipients from Terra Community College accumulate an average of $20,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Washington State Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Marietta, Ohio, and it awarded 307 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $14,048 in student debt by the time they complete 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Maumee, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 115 students 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. On average, associate degree students take out $24,881 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients 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.
Marion Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Marion Technical College is a small public school located in Marion, Ohio that handed out 278 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MTC is $6,325. 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.
In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is located in Brecksville, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 77 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Brecksville 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 - Brecksville accumulate an average of $24,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Beckfield College - Tri-County 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 #19 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and 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. Associate Degree recipients from Beckfield College - Tri-County accumulate an average of $24,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Beckfield College - Tri-County. Every 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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