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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

90 Schools Ranked
$10,325 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,511 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 90 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online bachelor's 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.

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1,648 Total Awards
$11,185 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,715 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide the most popular school in the Southeast Region 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 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,648 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,185. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $24,715 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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10,145 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,471 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10,145 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend USF Tampa full time pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,471 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
2,691 Total Awards
$6,015 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,110 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 90 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Orange Beach, Alabama. It awarded 2,691 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $6,015 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 $24,110 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% 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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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
10,025 Total Awards
$16,203 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,038 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 90 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10,025 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,203 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $26,038 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
3,756 Total Awards
$11,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,437 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southeast Region . Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,756 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Virginia who attend Old Dominion full time pay an average of $11,220 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,170. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
15,090 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,388 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 15,090 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,388 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
1,287 Total Awards
$18,484 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,394 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, ECPI University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 1,287 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $18,484 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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13,617 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,051 Avg Student Debt

Florida International University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school handed out 13,617 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FIU is $6,565. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,963. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FIU accumulate an average of $19,051 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
4,764 Total Awards
$7,325 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,335 Avg Student Debt

East Carolina University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 4,764 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,325 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,602. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,335 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
3,009 Total Awards
$22,570 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Western Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,009 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 $22,570 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
2,264 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,050 Avg Student Debt

The University of West Florida 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 Pensacola, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 2,264 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend UWF full time pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,658. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,050 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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1,038 Total Awards
$3,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,740 Avg Student Debt

Middle Georgia State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Macon, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,038 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Georgia State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,448. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,740 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% 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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1,180 Total Awards
$13,842 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,981 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 1,180 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Rasmussen University - Florida does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,842. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $28,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
7,010 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,022 Avg Student Debt

American Public University System landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,010 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

American Military University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,360. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from American Military University accumulate an average of $28,022 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

American Military 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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#15

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
1,402 Total Awards
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,047 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NSU is a medium-sized public school situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It awarded 1,402 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Louisiana who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,460. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,047 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
1,062 Total Awards
$8,156 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,796 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Nicholls State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,062 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $8,156 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nicholls State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,249. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Nicholls State University accumulate an average of $23,796 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
6,019 Total Awards
$7,214 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,940 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 6,019 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Charlotte is $7,214. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,338. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
2,736 Total Awards
$4,453 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,479 Avg Student Debt

Western Carolina University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,736 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,453 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,453. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,479 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#19

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
5,756 Total Awards
$5,786 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,379 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kennesaw State University is a large public school located in Kennesaw, Georgia that handed out 5,756 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Georgia who attend KSU Georgia full time pay an average of $5,786 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,040. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,379 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
2,147 Total Awards
$10,592 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,440 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 2,147 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Kentucky who attend NKU full time pay an average of $10,592 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,848. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NKU accumulate an average of $22,440 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
1,105 Total Awards
$9,082 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,065 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Monroe ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,105 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Louisiana who attend ULM full time pay an average of $9,082 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,182. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,065 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#22

Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida
272 Total Awards
$20,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,868 Avg Student Debt

Everglades 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 #22 on the list. Everglades U is located in Boca Raton, Florida and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 272 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Everglades U is $20,000. 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 $38,868 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#23

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
1,253 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,589 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 1,253 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Arkansas who attend UA Little Rock full time pay an average of $9,512 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,589 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
1,305 Total Awards
$27,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,328 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Saint Leo University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Leo, Florida that handed out 1,305 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at St. Leo University is $27,050. 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 St. Leo University accumulate an average of $28,328 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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546 Total Awards
$16,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,641 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, South University’s online programs did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 546 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

South University’s online programs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,560. 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 $38,641 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

South University’s online programs 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 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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