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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Florida to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in Florida for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Clearwater, Florida, and it awarded 6,241 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from UMA Clearwater accumulate an average of $17,203 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 19 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the # 2 spot on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 598 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,185 to cover tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $21,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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The excellent associate degree programs at St Petersburg College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Florida. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the large public school handed out 3,899 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. On average, associate degree students take out $19,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at HCI College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Florida. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the very small private for-profit school handed out 138 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend HCI College, expect to pay an average of $18,558 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from HCI College accumulate an average of $22,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 9% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Polk State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Florida. Polk State is located in Winter Haven, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,605 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they attend Polk State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,271. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,473 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online 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. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 61 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $23,409 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online 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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With a ranking of #7, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,632 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,976. On average, associate degree students take out $16,784 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Winter Park came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Herzing University - Winter Park is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Winter Park, Florida that handed out 167 associate degrees 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 - Winter Park. 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 $23,877 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Sanford, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,593 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seminole State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. Associate Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $15,581 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Saint Johns River State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Palatka, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 941 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Johns River Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,347. Associate Degree recipients from St. Johns River Community College accumulate an average of $16,519 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida Gateway 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. Florida Gateway College is a small public school located in Lake City, Florida that handed out 469 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FGC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,747. On average, associate degree students take out $8,865 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Hodges University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. International College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 44 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at International College is $15,500. 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 $16,548 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Indian River State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 2,279 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend Indian River State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. On average, associate degree students take out $8,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Daytona 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. Daytona College is located in Ormond Beach, Florida and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 associate degrees to qualified students.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 13% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
ATA Career Education landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Spring Hill, Florida, the very small private for-profit school handed out 21 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,250 to cover tuition and fees at ATA-CIF. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,660 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
ATA-CIF is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 2,014 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,842. 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 $21,089 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology 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. Institute of Allied Medical Professions is a private for-profit institution located in Delray Beach, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 146 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Institute of Allied Medical Professions does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Institute of Allied Medical Professions accumulate an average of $27,172 in student debt by the time they complete 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 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern University 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. Located in Lakeland, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 184 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at SEU is $30,148. 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 $13,327 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Florida Vocational Institute came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Florida Vocational Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is 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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