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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 31 schools in North Carolina to see which ones had the most popular online 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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Most Popular Online Trade School Schools in North Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Pitt Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Winterville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,669 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Pitt Community College accumulate an average of $18,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Pitt Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,276 during the early years of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for trade school students. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,984 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $34,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $296, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ECU graduates make an average of $44,403 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miller-Motte College Wilmington. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. MMC Wilmington is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 500 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,947 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $61 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, MMC Wilmington graduates make an average of $25,199 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,278 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $17,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wake Technical Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,991 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Gaston College is a great place for trade school students. Dallas, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,400 students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Gaston College graduates make an average of $32,146 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Wayne Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Wayne Community College is a small public school situated in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It awarded 1,488 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Wayne Community College graduates make an average of $33,473 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 1,803 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,611 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates make an average of $32,511 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Randolph Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 1,033 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Randolph Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,535 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 8,666 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $27,611 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $223, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNC Charlotte, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,346 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Western Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This fairly large public school is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and it awarded 3,493 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,531 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $232. During the early years of their career, WCU graduates make an average of $39,924 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Stanly Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Albemarle, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 711 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Stanly Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,419 during the early year of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. FTCC is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,624 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from FTCC accumulate an average of $16,083 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, FTCC graduates make an average of $32,325 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Hudson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,292 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CCCTI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,561 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
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Winston - Salem State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,131 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,197 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $146 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, WSSU graduates make an average of $39,081 annually. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Davidson County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in Thomasville, North Carolina, and it awarded 1,614 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, DCCC graduates make an average of $36,670 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Vance-Granville Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Vance-Granville Community College is a small public school situated in Henderson, North Carolina. It awarded 594 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Vance-Granville Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,291 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Beaufort County Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Washington, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 745 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Beaufort County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,797 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Lenoir Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir Community College is located in Kinston, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 986 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Lenoir Community College graduates make an average of $43,270 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Nash Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Nash Community College is a small public school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina that handed out 758 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,886 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Nash Community College graduates make an average of $35,498 annually. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Craven Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in New Bern, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 1,198 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Craven Community College graduates make an average of $36,426 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Southwestern Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Sylva, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 778 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,041 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southwestern Community College graduates make an average of $32,000 annually. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Mount Olive came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. UMO is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mount Olive, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 649 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $29,141 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMO graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,660 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Montgomery Community 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. MCC is located in Troy, North Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 296 degrees to qualified students.
After graduating from MCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,328 during the early years of their career. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Mitchell Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Mitchell Community College is a small public school located in Statesville, North Carolina that handed out 820 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Mitchell Community College graduates make an average of $27,286 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Richmond Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Richmond Community College is a small public school situated in Hamlet, North Carolina. It awarded 815 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Richmond Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,533 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
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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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