2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
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 in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 64 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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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Most Popular Online Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,016 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,416 to cover tuition and fees at SIUC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Michigan University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 3,833 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $14,623 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WMU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,254. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,387 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Davenport University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Great Lakes Region . Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 935 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Davenport University is $22,242. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Indiana State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Great Lakes Region . Indiana State University is a medium-sized public school located in Terre Haute, Indiana that handed out 1,922 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indiana State is $9,732. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,160. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,012 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Baker College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Owosso, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 892 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,710 to cover tuition and fees at Baker College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baker College accumulate an average of $32,957 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 5,850 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 $21,622 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Michigan - Flint ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UM Flint is a public institution located in Flint, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,105 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM Flint is $12,858. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,074. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,711 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Franklin 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 #9 on the list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,011 students in 2021-2022.
Franklin University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,577. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $25,443 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of St Francis 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 #10 on the list. University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Joliet, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 437 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,804 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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 79% took at least some of their classes online.
DeVry University - Illinois 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 #11 on the list. Located in Naperville, Illinois, the large private for-profit school handed out 1,581 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend DeVry University - Illinois, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $40,596 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concordia University, Chicago came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in River Forest, Illinois that handed out 329 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Concordia University, Chicago does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,964. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,139 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, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mercy College of Ohio landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Mercy College is $18,850. 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 Mercy College accumulate an average of $25,803 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% 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 #14, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 237 students in 2021-2022.
The Christ College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,146. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,959 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #15, Mid-America College of Funeral Service did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,502 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 1,371 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - Green Bay is $7,873. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,091. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,627 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, National Louis University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 799 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend NLU, expect to pay an average of $14,244 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,783 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northern Michigan University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,235 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Michigan who attend Northern Michigan University full time pay an average of $12,948 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,570. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,431 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College is a medium-sized public school located in Blue Ash, Ohio that handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $6,790 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Blue Ash College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,588. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,446 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex 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 #20 on the list. UWM Flexible Option is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 112 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 $24,141 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
UWM Flexible Option is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Herzing University - Madison ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 237 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison. 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 $31,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,317 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,663 in tuition and fees if they attend UW - Stout full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,930. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW - Stout accumulate an average of $21,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Northwestern Ohio ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,867 to cover tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio accumulate an average of $31,592 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
American College of Education ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 38 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at American College of Education is $6,240. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, American College of Education is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Concordia University, Wisconsin is located in Mequon, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 607 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Concordia University, Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $33,062 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,613 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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%.
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