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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri

10 Schools Ranked
$11,825 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,205 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Missouri 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
29 Total Awards
$41,701 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,940 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Rockhurst University the most popular school in Missouri for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Rockhurst does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $41,701. 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 $9,940 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#2

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri
40 Total Awards
$15,782 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,281 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bryan University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Bryan University is a very small private for-profit school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 40 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,782. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Bryan University accumulate an average of $20,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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77 Total Awards
$24,294 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton landed the # 3 spot on the list. SLCHC is a private for-profit institution located in Fenton, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 77 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from SLCHC accumulate an average of $24,294 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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

Full St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Report

#4

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
608 Total Awards
$5,112 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,257 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means State Fair Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Sedalia, Missouri, the small public school awarded 608 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend State Fair Community College full time pay an average of $5,112 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,648. On average, associate degree students take out $16,257 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full State Fair Community College Report

#5

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
1,490 Total Awards
$5,216 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,228 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 1,490 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $5,216 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,368. Associate Degree recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $16,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

East Central College

Union, Missouri
427 Total Awards
$4,584 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,426 Avg Student Debt

East Central College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Union, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 427 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend East Central College full time pay an average of $4,584 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,360. Associate Degree recipients from East Central College accumulate an average of $16,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% 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.

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#7

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
851 Total Awards
$5,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,855 Avg Student Debt

St Charles Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 851 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,080. On average, associate degree students take out $9,855 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full St Charles Community College Report

258 Total Awards
$4,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,457 Avg Student Debt

Missouri State University - West Plains 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. Missouri State West Plains is located in West Plains, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 258 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Missouri who attend Missouri State West Plains full time pay an average of $4,950 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,180. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,457 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
600 Total Awards
$25,680 Avg Student Debt

Columbia 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 #8 on the list. Columbia College Missouri is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 600 associate degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,680 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Columbia College Report

American Business and Technology University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs.

If you are interested in distance education, American College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Read full report on American Business and Technology University

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 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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