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 analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 545 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees if they attend Mizzou full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,450. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mizzou accumulate an average of $21,927 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large private for-profit school awarded 352 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Capella 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.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grantham University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 202 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Grantham University, expect to pay an average of $8,280 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,932 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 18% of those degree recipients 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.
Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Waldorf University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Waldorf is located in Forest City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 264 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,666 to cover tuition and fees at Waldorf. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Waldorf accumulate an average of $27,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% 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. Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Kansas who attend Washburn University full time pay an average of $8,872 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,876. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,819 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Bellevue University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Bellevue, Nebraska, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 107 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Bellevue University is $8,310. 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 Bellevue University accumulate an average of $29,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 180 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,715 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast Missouri State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,285. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,121 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
During the 2019-2020 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 332 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend Minnesota State Mankato full time pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,200. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $24,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Fort Hays State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Hays, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 148 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FHSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,870. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,547 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wichita State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 290 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $8,800. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,165. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Park University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Parkville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 195 students in 2020-2021.
Park University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,853. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,592 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% 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 2019-2020.
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. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $11,166 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,034. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from KU accumulate an average of $23,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Winona State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 77 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend Winona State full time pay an average of $10,184 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,684. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,110 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Upper Iowa University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fayette, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,609 to cover tuition and fees at UIU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Ottawa University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ottawa University - Online is located in Ottawa, Kansas and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Online is $12,616. 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 Ottawa University - Online accumulate an average of $31,479 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Since Ottawa University - 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.
Bemidji State 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 #17 on the list. Bemidji State University is a small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota. It awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bemidji State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,806. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bemidji State University accumulate an average of $26,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concorde Career Colleges 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 #19 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,200 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. SLCHC is a private for-profit institution located in Fenton, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,811 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
SLCHC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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Stephens College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Stephens is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,570 to cover tuition and fees at Stephens. 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 $42,396 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 15% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Missouri Baptist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at MBU is $30,548. 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 MBU accumulate an average of $28,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 30% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern 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 #23 on the list. Winfield, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SC, expect to pay an average of $34,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SC accumulate an average of $27,267 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Cox College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cox College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Cox College is $12,600. 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 $31,942 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Cox College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bryan University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,669 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryan 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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*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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