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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found Clover Park Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Washington. Lakewood, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 463 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend CPTC, expect to pay an average of $5,979 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from CPTC accumulate an average of $12,933 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Online courses are available at CPTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spokane Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 1,134 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,278. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,221 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Spokane Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bellingham Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Washington. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 389 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,095 in tuition and fees if they attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,357. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Olympic College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. OC is a public institution located in Bremerton, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,230 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend OC full time pay an average of $4,472 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,740. Associate Degree recipients from OC accumulate an average of $12,828 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
OC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bates Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Washington. Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 255 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bates Technical College is $5,361. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,110. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bates Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Green River College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. GRC is located in Auburn, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,312 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GRC is $4,434. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,916. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GRC. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small public school handed out 497 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend LWTech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,390. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,874 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
LWTech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Renton Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Renton, Washington, the small public school awarded 207 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Renton Technical College is $5,784. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,252. On average, associate degree students take out $15,869 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Renton Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Clark College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Clark College is located in Vancouver, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,332 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,133. Associate Degree recipients from Clark College accumulate an average of $13,817 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Clark College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Walla Walla Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, the small public school awarded 571 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,364 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. PMI Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 117 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,355 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PMI Seattle. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Charter College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Charter College is a small private for-profit school located in Vancouver, Washington that handed out 214 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Charter College 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.
South Puget Sound Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,056 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,938 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Puget Sound Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,687. On average, associate degree students take out $13,240 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that South Puget Sound Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Everett Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Everett, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,060 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Everett Community College is $4,152. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,831. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,892 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Online courses are available at Everett Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bellevue College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Bellevue College is a fairly large public school located in Bellevue, Washington that handed out 1,783 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,838. On average, associate degree students take out $14,298 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
BC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia Basin College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Pasco, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,225 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend CBC full time pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,738. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,781 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
CBC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Skagit Valley College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 626 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,748 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Skagit Valley College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,888. On average, associate degree students take out $13,970 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Skagit Valley College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Shoreline Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Shoreline, Washington, the small public school handed out 746 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,256 in tuition and fees if they attend Shoreline Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,082. Associate Degree recipients from Shoreline Community College accumulate an average of $15,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Online courses are available at Shoreline Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Seattle Central College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small public school awarded 840 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,865 in tuition and fees if they attend Seattle Central full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,354. On average, associate degree students take out $12,264 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Seattle Central, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Yakima Valley College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. YVC is located in Yakima, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 697 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at YVC is $4,998. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,488. Associate Degree recipients from YVC accumulate an average of $14,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
One thing to take note of is that YVC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tacoma Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,051 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tacoma Community College is $4,901. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,649. On average, associate degree students take out $15,114 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tacoma Community College. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Big Bend Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Moses Lake, Washington, the small public school awarded 447 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,744 in tuition and fees if they attend Big Bend Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,234. Associate Degree recipients from Big Bend Community College accumulate an average of $12,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Big Bend Community College. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Whatcom Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 744 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Whatcom Community College full time pay an average of $4,982 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,731. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,326 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Whatcom Community College. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,031 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Falls Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,278. Associate Degree recipients from Spokane Falls Community College accumulate an average of $14,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #25, Pima Medical Institute - Renton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Renton, Washington, the very small private for-profit school awarded 60 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PMI Renton. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 4% took at least some of their classes 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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