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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Plains States 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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Most Popular Online Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular school in the Plains States Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,092 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend Mizzou full time pay an average of $11,981 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,970. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,445 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Capella University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Plains States Region . Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,115 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,673 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Grantham University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 569 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Grantham University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,280. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grantham University accumulate an average of $32,063 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Since Grantham 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Waldorf University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Waldorf is located in Forest City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 592 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Waldorf, expect to pay an average of $24,526 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Washburn 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 #6 on the list. Located in Topeka, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 843 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Washburn University full time pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,130. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $23,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
National American University - Rapid City 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 #7 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and it awarded 153 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at National American University - Rapid City is $16,065. 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 $27,720 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
National American University - Rapid City 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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Bellevue 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. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bellevue, Nebraska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,117 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bellevue University, expect to pay an average of $8,790 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 $21,796 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #9, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,629 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend Southeast Missouri State University full time pay an average of $9,015 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,585. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of $22,446 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the fairly large public school awarded 2,628 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,444 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,814. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,121 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Fort Hays State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. FHSU is a public institution located in Hays, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,001 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FHSU is $5,430. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,870. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FHSU accumulate an average of $22,189 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Wichita State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 2,423 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,866 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,226. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Park University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,586 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,702 to cover tuition and fees at Park University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,252 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Kansas 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 #14 on the list. This large public school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 4,493 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $11,167 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,035. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from KU accumulate an average of $21,064 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Winona State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,483 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $10,492 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Winona State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,224. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Winona State accumulate an average of $21,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Upper Iowa University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayette, Iowa. It awarded 1,004 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,639 to cover tuition and fees at UIU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UIU accumulate an average of $26,492 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ottawa University - Online landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Ottawa, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 74 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Ottawa University - Online, expect to pay an average of $12,676 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,495 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Ottawa University - Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bemidji State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 972 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bemidji State University, expect to pay an average of $10,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bemidji State University accumulate an average of $19,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concorde Career Colleges ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Concorde Career Colleges is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Since Concorde Career Colleges 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.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. SLCHC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fenton, Missouri. It awarded 47 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 $21,142 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Stephens College 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 Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Stephens does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,586. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,638 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Missouri Baptist University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. MBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 398 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,784 to cover tuition and fees at MBU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MBU accumulate an average of $23,637 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southwestern College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Winfield, Kansas that handed out 341 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
SC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,650. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SC accumulate an average of $23,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cox College 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 #24 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,396 to cover tuition and fees at Cox College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cox College accumulate an average of $20,346 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Cox College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Bryan 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 #24 on the list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 22 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $15,782. 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 Bryan University accumulate an average of $32,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Bryan 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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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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