2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
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 North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for trade school students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 2,898 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wake Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. On average, associate degree students take out $19,897 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Our analysis found Pitt Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Carolina. Winterville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,062 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt Community College is $1,940. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,749 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Salisbury, North Carolina that handed out 810 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,024 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,632. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,696 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Randolph Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Randolph Community College is a public institution located in Asheboro, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 442 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,416 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Randolph Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,176. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 20 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Davidson County Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. DCCC is a public institution located in Thomasville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 522 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,208 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,852. On average, associate degree students take out $15,605 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Gaston College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Dallas, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 751 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,186 in tuition and fees if they attend Gaston College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,330. Of those students who received their degree, 62% 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.
Craven Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in New Bern, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 660 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,022 in tuition and fees if they attend Craven Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,630. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Vance-Granville Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in Henderson, North Carolina, and it awarded 424 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vance-Granville Community College is $1,944. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,552. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stanly Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, and it awarded 357 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wayne Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 499 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wayne Community College full time pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Nash Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and it awarded 409 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nash Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,834. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,886 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in Hudson, North Carolina, and it awarded 795 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCCTI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. Associate Degree recipients from CCCTI accumulate an average of $9,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #13, Lenoir Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Lenoir Community College is a small public school situated in Kinston, North Carolina. It awarded 392 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lenoir Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,712. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Beaufort County Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Washington, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 330 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,518 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Beaufort County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,662. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Montgomery Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Troy, North Carolina, the very small public school handed out 114 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $2,538. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Brunswick Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Bolivia, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 282 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,532 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Brunswick Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,676. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Mitchell Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Mitchell Community College is a public institution located in Statesville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 418 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Mitchell Community College full time pay an average of $2,651 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,795. Around 61% of those degree recipients 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.
With a ranking of #18, Richmond Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Hamlet, North Carolina, and it awarded 391 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,536 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Richmond Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,680. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Pamlico Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Grantsboro, North Carolina, the very small public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PCC is $1,867. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,475. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southwestern 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 #19 on the list. Southwestern Community College is located in Sylva, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 364 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from North Carolina who attend Southwestern Community College full time pay an average of $2,229 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,221. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,091 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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*These averages are for the top 20 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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