2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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 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 227 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online 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 Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater to be the most popular school for trade school students in the Southeast Region . Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Clearwater, Florida that handed out 7,575 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,507 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UMA Clearwater graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,883 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great place for trade school students. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 3,705 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $30,712 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $817, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduates make an average of $65,116 annually. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 5,998 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $25,142 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Columbia Southern University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,041 during the early year of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school awarded 14,285 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $30,630 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $205, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USF Tampa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,747 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Martinsburg College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Martinsburg College is a small private for-profit school situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It awarded 888 degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Georgia Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4,744 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,228 in student loans. During the early years of their career, CGTC graduates make an average of $28,707 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
South College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. South College is a private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,322 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $49,730 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $240 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, South College graduates make an average of $53,323 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25,513 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $34,774 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $519, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Liberty University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,489 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
With a ranking of #9, ECPI University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,022 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $23,661 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $151, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ECPI University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,263 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. This large public school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 5,241 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,162 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $272, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Old Dominion graduates make an average of $46,278 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Central Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 20,166 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $28,349 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $221. Once they receive their degree, UCF graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,595 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, Pitt Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,669 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $18,771 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Pitt Community College graduates make an average of $34,276 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida International University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 18,426 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from FIU accumulate an average of $36,395 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $174.After graduating from FIU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,774 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,984 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,057 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $296. Once they receive their degree, ECU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,403 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Sanford, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 5,853 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,867 in student loans.After graduating from Seminole State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,833 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Miller-Motte College Wilmington came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 500 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $23,947 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $61.After graduating from MMC Wilmington, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,199 during the early years of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 5,011 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,138 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $124 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $39,280 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 3,406 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College accumulate an average of $12,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates make an average of $27,307 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
With a ranking of #19, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 6,278 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Wake Technical Community College graduates make an average of $34,991 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Somerset Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Somerset, Kentucky, and it awarded 2,625 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $14,753 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SCC graduates make an average of $33,815 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
With a ranking of #21, Valley College-Martinsburg did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Valley College of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 368 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,870 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $63, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Valley College of Technology, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,472 during the early years of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 3,460 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $15,372 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, GTC graduates make an average of $32,584 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,586 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $11,008 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,988 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,233 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,523 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates make an average of $34,809 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 307 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from WVJC Morgantown accumulate an average of $10,796 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WVJC Morgantown graduates make an average of $32,451 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Online Trade Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top most popular online list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular online trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC |
| 37 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown, KY |
| 38 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville, KY |
| 39 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC |
| 40 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA |
| 41 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 42 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA |
| 43 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville, GA |
| 44 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 45 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 45 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
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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