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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio

2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio

19 Schools Ranked
$9,053 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,595 Avg Student Debt

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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio
201 Total Awards
$10,049 Avg Student Debt

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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Sylvania, Ohio, and it awarded 201 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from Ross College-Sylvania accumulate an average of $10,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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301 Total Awards
$4,532 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,353 Avg Student Debt

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. This small public school is located in Lima, Ohio, and it awarded 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,532 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rhodes State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,742. On average, associate degree students take out $13,353 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,009 Total Awards
$5,274 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,555 Avg Student Debt

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 is a medium-sized public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,274. 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
6,826 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$4,952 Avg Student Debt

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. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school awarded 6,826 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern Gateway Community College is $4,410. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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2,094 Total Awards
$4,569 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,597 Avg Student Debt

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 located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,094 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,316. On average, associate degree students take out $13,597 in loans while pursuing 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.

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634 Total Awards
$6,364 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,313 Avg Student Debt

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.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $17,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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2,456 Total Awards
$14,826 Avg Student Debt

Columbus State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Columbus State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 2,456 associate degrees 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.

In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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109 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,352 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron 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 #8 on the list. Herzing Akron is located in Akron, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 109 associate degrees to qualified students.

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.

Around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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996 Total Awards
$11,867 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,602 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of Northwestern Ohio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,867 to cover tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio. 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 $17,602 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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325 Total Awards
$6,036 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,772 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Firelands came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Bowling Green State University - Firelands is a small public school located in Huron, Ohio that handed out 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.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
456 Total Awards
$5,396 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,113 Avg Student Debt

Hocking College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Hocking Technical College is a small public school situated in Nelsonville, Ohio. It awarded 456 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hocking Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#12

Zane State College

Zanesville, Ohio
285 Total Awards
$5,706 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,865 Avg Student Debt

Zane State College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Zane State College is a public institution located in Zanesville, Ohio. The school has a small population, 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,166. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,865 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
175 Total Awards
$18,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,057 Avg Student Debt

Mercy College of Ohio landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 175 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Mercy College accumulate an average of $20,057 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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208 Total Awards
$5,588 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,491 Avg Student Debt

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.

In-state students pay an average of $5,588 in tuition and fees if they attend Terra Community College full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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307 Total Awards
$14,048 Avg Student Debt

Washington State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. WSCC is a small public school situated in Marietta, Ohio. It awarded 307 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,048 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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115 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,881 Avg Student Debt

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 located in Maumee, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 115 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,881 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
278 Total Awards
$6,325 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,402 Avg Student Debt

Marion Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Marion, Ohio, the small public school awarded 278 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,325 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,915. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,402 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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77 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,258 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Brecksville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. 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.

If you want to attend Stautzenberger College - Brecksville, expect to pay an average of $16,699 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 $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.

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#19

Beckfield College - Tri-County

Cincinnati, Ohio
43 Total Awards
$13,790 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,643 Avg Student Debt

Beckfield College - Tri-County ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 43 associate degree awards 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,643 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% 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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