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.
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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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 598 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Embry-Riddle Worldwide, expect to pay an average of $11,185 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,221 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend St Petersburg College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. St Petersburg College is a large public school located in St. Petersburg, Florida that handed out 3,899 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. On average, associate degree students take out $19,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 19 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, HCI College landed the # 4 spot on the list. HCI College is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 138 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at HCI College is $18,558. 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 $22,415 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% 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. Winter Haven, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,605 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Polk State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,271. Associate Degree recipients from Polk State accumulate an average of $12,473 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 61 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Florida Institute of Technology - Online accumulate an average of $23,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 2,632 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at EFSC is $2,791. Out-of-state students 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.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Winter Park 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 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.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Seminole State College of Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Seminole State College of Florida is a fairly large public school located in Sanford, Florida that handed out 2,593 associate degrees 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,456. On average, associate degree students take out $15,581 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Saint Johns River 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 #10 on the list. St. Johns River Community College is located in Palatka, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 941 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Florida who attend St. Johns River Community College full time pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Florida Gateway College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Lake City, Florida, the small public school awarded 469 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend FGC full time pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,747. 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, 68% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hodges University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 44 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,500 to cover tuition and fees at International College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,548 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Indian River State College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Fort Pierce, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,279 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,201. Associate Degree recipients from Indian River State College accumulate an average of $8,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Daytona College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Daytona College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Ormond Beach, Florida. It awarded 10 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 13% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, ATA Career Education did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Spring Hill, Florida, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ATA-CIF, expect to pay an average of $14,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from ATA-CIF accumulate an average of $23,660 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
ATA-CIF is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Ocala, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 2,014 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Florida, expect to pay an average of $13,842 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,089 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is a very small private for-profit school located in Delray Beach, Florida that handed out 146 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Institute of Allied Medical Professions, expect to pay an average of $15,310 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 $27,172 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients 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 came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Southeastern University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 184 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend SEU, expect to pay an average of $30,148 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 $13,327 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Florida Vocational Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Miami, Florida, the very small private for-profit school handed out 15 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Florida Vocational Institute is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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*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%.
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