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

90 Schools Ranked
$10,102 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,128 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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1,183 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,411 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. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,183 students in 2020-2021.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,748. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,411 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1,073 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 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. 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.

In-state students pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees if they attend USF Tampa full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
1,888 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,528 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 1,888 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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.

Since Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#4

Liberty University

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Liberty University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,149 students in 2020-2021.

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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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
437 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 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 437 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Old Dominion. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,960. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

University of Central Florida

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

University of Central Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 1,892 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCF. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,799 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
406 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,218 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. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 406 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $17,479 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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

Florida International 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 #8 on the list. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 1,023 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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 $23,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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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#9

East Carolina University

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

East Carolina University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 731 students 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Around 30% of those degree recipients 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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#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
197 Total Awards
$24,984 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 fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 197 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WKU accumulate an average of $24,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
312 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,588 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. UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 312 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. 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 $21,588 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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178 Total Awards
$4,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,345 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Middle Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Georgia State University is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 178 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Middle Georgia State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,389. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,345 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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160 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. 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 $37,026 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
1,374 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

American Public University System ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 1,374 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,030 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American Military University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#15

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
189 Total Awards
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,391 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a fairly large public school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana that handed out 189 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Louisiana who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,460. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSU accumulate an average of $29,391 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
173 Total Awards
$7,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,984 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and it awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,946 in tuition and fees if they attend Nicholls State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,039. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,984 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
970 Total Awards
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 970 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Charlotte full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,622. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
451 Total Awards
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

Western Carolina 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 #18 on the list. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 451 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend WCU full time pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,367. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $23,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
409 Total Awards
$6,436 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,780 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. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, the large public school awarded 409 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KSU Georgia is $6,436. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,690. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,780 in student loans. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 95% 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
256 Total Awards
$10,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,974 Avg Student Debt

Northern Kentucky University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 256 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NKU is $10,392. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,448. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NKU accumulate an average of $26,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
129 Total Awards
$9,058 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,247 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Louisiana who attend ULM full time pay an average of $9,058 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,158. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ULM accumulate an average of $23,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida
77 Total Awards
$18,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$43,477 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Everglades University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Everglades U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,920 to cover tuition and fees at Everglades U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Everglades U accumulate an average of $43,477 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
187 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,894 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 187 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UA Little Rock accumulate an average of $29,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report

#24

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
388 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,566 Avg Student Debt

Saint Leo University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 388 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at St. Leo University is $26,050. 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 $32,566 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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99 Total Awards
$15,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$45,196 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. South University’s online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 99 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

South University’s online programs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,480. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $45,196 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients 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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