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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools

338 Schools Ranked
$10,617 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,268 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 338 schools in the United States to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's 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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2,433 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the United States for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,433 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
2,010 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern New Hampshire University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,010 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

SNHU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,825 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,876 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Purdue University Global is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 1,876 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,436. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Purdue University Global 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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#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,194 Total Awards
$7,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Western Governors University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 1,194 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

WGU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,452. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

WGU 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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1,183 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,411 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,183 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Embry-Riddle Worldwide, expect to pay an average of $10,748 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,411 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,073 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 1,073 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,223 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
1,888 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,528 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,888 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,775. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $30,528 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Columbia Southern 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.

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#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,513 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the large private for-profit school handed out 1,513 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Grand Canyon University, expect to pay an average of $17,189 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of $31,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
545 Total Awards
$11,475 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,927 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 545 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Missouri who attend Mizzou full time pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,927 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,149 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,149 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Liberty University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,160. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $31,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
437 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 Avg Student Debt

Old Dominion University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Old Dominion University is a large public school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 437 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $10,800. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,960. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
1,892 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Florida landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 1,892 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,467. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,799 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
566 Total Awards
$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,939 Avg Student Debt

Utah Valley University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. UVU is a public institution located in Orem, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 566 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UVU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,939 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
406 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,218 Avg Student Debt

ECPI University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 406 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at ECPI University is $17,479. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,218 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,023 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school handed out 1,023 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FIU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,963. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,098 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
431 Total Awards
$22,305 Avg Student Debt

Excelsior University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 431 students in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,305 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

Excelsior University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
731 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 731 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
352 Total Awards
$36,933 Avg Student Debt

Capella University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 352 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,933 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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273 Total Awards
$35,952 Avg Student Debt

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. This small private for-profit school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 273 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PMI Tucson accumulate an average of $35,952 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 22% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
396 Total Awards
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,808 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. OIT is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 396 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend OIT full time pay an average of $11,732 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,625. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,808 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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723 Total Awards
$7,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,230 Avg Student Debt

University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. UMGC is a large public school situated in Adelphi, Maryland. It awarded 723 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $7,704 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMGC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,336. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $26,230 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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374 Total Awards
$16,085 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school located in Rexburg, Idaho that handed out 374 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU - I accumulate an average of $16,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
446 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large public school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 446 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Skysong. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,041 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

ASU - Skysong 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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Not only did these schools make the top most popular online list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#29

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
#30

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#31

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#32

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
#34

National University

La Jolla, California
#34

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#36

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#36

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
#38

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
#40

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#43

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
#44

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
#45

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#45

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#47

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
#48

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
#49

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
#50

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Rank School Location
51 Waldorf University Forest City, IA

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular online trade school schools ranking:

Rank School Location
52 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY
53 Baker College Owosso, MI
53 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
55 Berkeley College - New York New York, NY
55 Washburn University Topeka, KS
57 Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Portales, NM
58 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK
59 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
60 SUNY Canton Canton, NY
61 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA
62 George Washington University Washington, DC
63 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
64 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
65 The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest Houston, TX
65 Alvernia University Reading, PA
65 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
68 National American University - Rapid City Rapid City, SD

Notes and References

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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