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

24 Schools Ranked
$13,311 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,267 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Florida 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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1,648 Total Awards
$11,185 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,715 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Florida. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that handed out 1,648 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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. Around 13% of those degree recipients 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.

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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 attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 10,145 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,471 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% 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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#3

University of Central Florida

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Florida. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15,090 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend UCF full time pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $19,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13,617 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend FIU full time pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,963. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,051 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% 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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#5

The University of West Florida

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

Out of the 24 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. UWF is located in Pensacola, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,264 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,658. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,180 Total Awards
$13,842 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,981 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - 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 #6 on the list. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 1,180 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,842 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 $28,981 in student loans. Around 85% 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.

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#7

Everglades University

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

With a ranking of #7, Everglades University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 272 students in 2021-2022.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

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

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#8

Saint Leo University

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

Saint Leo 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. 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.

St. Leo University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,050. This amount may be reduced 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.

Around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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188 Total Awards
$34,294 Avg Student Debt

Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 188 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Since Florida Institute of Technology - Online 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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#10

AdventHealth University

Orlando, Florida
239 Total Awards
$20,340 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,202 Avg Student Debt

AdventHealth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 239 students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,340 to cover tuition and fees at AHU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from AHU accumulate an average of $27,202 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
495 Total Awards
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,717 Avg Student Debt

Daytona State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 495 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees if they attend Daytona State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,994. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Daytona State College accumulate an average of $17,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
712 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,806 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 712 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indian River State College is $2,764. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,806 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
438 Total Awards
$3,366 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,872 Avg Student Debt

Polk State College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 438 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Polk State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,271. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,872 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients 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.

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#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1,547 Total Awards
$36,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,449 Avg Student Debt

Nova Southeastern University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,547 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend NUS Florida, expect to pay an average of $36,300 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 $23,449 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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279 Total Awards
$3,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,864 Avg Student Debt

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a medium-sized public school located in Bradenton, Florida that handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota full time pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,595. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $13,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Herzing University - Winter Park

Winter Park, Florida
67 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,941 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Winter Park came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winter Park, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Winter Park is $12,750. 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 $31,941 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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116 Total Awards
$20,794 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,280 Avg Student Debt

AI Miami International University of Art and Design 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 #17 on the list. International Fine Arts College is a private for-profit institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 116 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend International Fine Arts College, expect to pay an average of $20,794 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,280 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

City College - Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 Total Awards
$18,615 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,843 Avg Student Debt

City College - Fort Lauderdale landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. City College - Fort Lauderdale is a very small private for-profit school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 1 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend City College - Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay an average of $18,615 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,843 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Since City College - Fort Lauderdale 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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#19

Hodges University

Fort Myers, Florida
94 Total Awards
$15,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,004 Avg Student Debt

Hodges University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 94 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend International College, expect to pay an average of $15,500 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 $27,004 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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275 Total Awards
$14,888 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,419 Avg Student Debt

Florida National University - Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Florida National University - Main Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Hialeah, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 275 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Florida National University - Main Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,888. 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 $39,419 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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

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17 Total Awards
$7,380 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and it awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at South Florida Bible College is $7,380. 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, 65% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Universidad Ana G. Mendez

Orlando, Florida
152 Total Awards
$12,980 Average Tuition & Fees

Universidad Ana G. Mendez came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. UAGM is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 152 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at UAGM is $12,980. 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, 66% were women.

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

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20 Total Awards
$13,845 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,923 Avg Student Debt

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,845. 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 $20,923 in student loans. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1,823 Total Awards
$23,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,502 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 1,823 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, expect to pay an average of $23,248 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of $37,502 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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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