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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in California

2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in California

17 Schools Ranked
$20,894 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,687 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 can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in California 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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6,531 Total Awards
$13,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,903 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found The University of Arizona Global Campus to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Located in San Diego, California, the large private for-profit school awarded 6,531 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,160 to cover tuition and fees at UAGC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,903 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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

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#2

National University

San Diego, California
1,758 Total Awards
$28,754 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at National University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in California. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,758 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,754 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
679 Total Awards
$26,728 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,830 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Academy of Art University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Francisco, California, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 679 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Academy of Art University, expect to pay an average of $26,728 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,830 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Academy of Art 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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#4

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
160 Total Awards
$18,756 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in California. Visalia, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 160 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,756 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Azusa Pacific University College

San Dimas, California
229 Total Awards
$12,545 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. Azusa Pacific’s University College is located in San Dimas, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 229 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $12,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Azusa Pacific’s University College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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1,019 Total Awards
$22,889 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,880 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, West Coast University - Orange County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private for-profit school is located in Anaheim, California, and it awarded 1,019 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,889 to cover tuition and fees at West Coast University - Orange County. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,880 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
79 Total Awards

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a small private for-profit school situated in San Mateo, California. It awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#8

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
120 Total Awards
$14,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,290 Avg Student Debt

Touro University Worldwide landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Touro University Worldwide is a small private not-for-profit school located in Los Alamitos, California that handed out 120 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

TUW does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,640. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TUW accumulate an average of $24,290 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
333 Total Awards
$37,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,755 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Loma Linda University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Loma Linda, California, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 333 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Loma Linda University, expect to pay an average of $37,332 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

University of Antelope Valley

Lancaster, California
68 Total Awards
$19,784 Avg Student Debt

University of Antelope Valley ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Lancaster, California, and it awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,784 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 17% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Casa Loma College

Sherman Oaks, California

Casa Loma College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs.

If you are interested in distance education, Casa Loma College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#12

Platt College - Los Angeles

Alhambra, California
15 Total Awards
$20,636 Avg Student Debt

Platt College - Los Angeles ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. Platt College - Los Angeles is located in Alhambra, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 15 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 $20,636 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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8 Total Awards
$9,054 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental 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 #13 on the list. California Intercontinental University is a very small private for-profit school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

California Intercontinental University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,054. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

California Intercontinental 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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#14

United States University

San Diego, California
47 Total Awards
$6,200 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, United States University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Diego, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

USU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

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

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#15

CBD College

Los Angeles, California
15 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, CBD College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California
277 Total Awards
$37,150 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,624 Avg Student Debt

William Jessup 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 #15 on the list. Located in Rocklin, California, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 277 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

William Jessup University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,150. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from William Jessup University accumulate an average of $22,624 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% 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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#15

Stanbridge University

Irvine, California
24 Total Awards
$31,470 Avg Student Debt

Stanbridge 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 #15 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stanbridge accumulate an average of $31,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Stanbridge 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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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