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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
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 the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
Most Popular Online Trade School Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Sonoran Desert Institute the most popular school in the Southwest Region for trade school students working on their associate degree. Sonoran Desert Institute is a small private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 816 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,960 to cover tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Sonoran Desert Institute accumulate an average of $15,168 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.
Sonoran Desert Institute is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 567 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,034 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Houston, Texas, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 146 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,313. This amount may 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 $8,955 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. This small private for-profit school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 308 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,333 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Out of the 45 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Incarnate Word landed the # 5 spot on the list. UIW is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 25 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,400 to cover tuition and fees at UIW. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 62 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is $13,494. 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 $13,959 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 737 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU-OKC full time pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,564. Associate Degree recipients from OSU-OKC accumulate an average of $18,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 330 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $12,184 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,820 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Bryan University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #9, Central Texas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 1,518 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Central Texas College accumulate an average of $9,895 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% 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.
With a ranking of #9, Community Care College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,258 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Carrington College, Phoenix North 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. This small private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 229 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,560 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
San Juan College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SJC is a public institution located in Farmington, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 595 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,714 in tuition and fees if they attend SJC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,882. On average, associate degree students take out $13,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Brookline College - Phoenix 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 very small private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 100 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $18,207 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Brookline College - Phoenix is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Texas State Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. TSTC is a fairly large public school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 1,443 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from TSTC accumulate an average of $13,554 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients 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.
University of Phoenix - Arizona 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. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 3,066 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,782 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Oklahoma City Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school handed out 1,746 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they attend OCCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. On average, associate degree students take out $11,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU Institute of Technology. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 36% 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.
Temple College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. This small public school is located in Temple, Texas, and it awarded 660 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,656 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Temple College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,576. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,725 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% 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.
With a ranking of #19, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the fairly large public school handed out 3,426 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,858 in tuition and fees if they attend CNM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,978. Associate Degree recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $9,753 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pima Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,807 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pima County Community College District is $2,298. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,614. Associate Degree recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $10,213 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rio Salado College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Rio Salado College is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 699 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rio Salado College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,568 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,208 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,698 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% 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.
Central Arizona College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Coolidge, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 491 students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $12,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% 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.
With a ranking of #24, McLennan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. MCC is a public institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,278 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,200. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,910. On average, associate degree students take out $14,034 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Amarillo College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,411 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they attend Amarillo College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,704. On average, associate degree students take out $17,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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