2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 233 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a large public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 8,655 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,835 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Northwestern Ohio. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Lima, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 996 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio is $11,867. 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,602 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Northwestern Ohio. During the 2020-2021 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 2,094 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sinclair Community College is $4,569. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,316. On average, associate degree students take out $13,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 1,217 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend MATC full time pay an average of $4,867 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,018. On average, associate degree students take out $16,866 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MATC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 233 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 758 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Ferris accumulate an average of $19,257 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ferris does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Washtenaw 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 #6 on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 1,471 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Washtenaw Community College full time pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,096. Associate Degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College accumulate an average of $16,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Washtenaw 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 2,456 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,826 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Columbus State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Macomb Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 2,252 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees if they attend Macomb Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,830. Associate Degree recipients from Macomb Community College accumulate an average of $7,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Macomb Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Vincennes University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school located in Vincennes, Indiana that handed out 1,481 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Indiana who attend Vincennes University full time pay an average of $6,654 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,739. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,591 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Vincennes University 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 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Baker College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Owosso, Michigan. It awarded 379 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Baker College is $12,710. 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,261 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Baker College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Stark State College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,081 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,548 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,644. Associate Degree recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Stark State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 2,352 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $10,641 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
College of DuPage came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. College of DuPage is a large public school located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois that handed out 1,969 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at COD is $9,810. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,910. On average, associate degree students take out $12,967 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at COD. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,009 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,274. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,558. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,555 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cincinnati State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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DeVry University - Illinois landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This large private for-profit school is located in Naperville, Illinois, and it awarded 1,611 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend DeVry University - Illinois, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of $29,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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 #17 on the list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 948 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,965. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,597 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
NWTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 1,204 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Grand Rapids Community College full time pay an average of $7,929 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,679. On average, associate degree students take out $13,167 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Grand Rapids Community College, 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, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Western Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 624 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Technical College is $4,636. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,788. On average, associate degree students take out $15,730 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,009 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,433 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Online courses are available at FVTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Madison College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,366 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Madison College full time pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,812. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,344 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Madison College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Owens Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,046 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,022. On average, associate degree students take out $18,299 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Owens State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ross College-Sylvania 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. Ross College-Sylvania is a very small private for-profit school located in Sylvania, Ohio that handed out 201 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Ross College-Sylvania accumulate an average of $10,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross College-Sylvania does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wausau, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 478 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,791 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,512. On average, associate degree students take out $9,408 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Central Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Oakland Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Oakland Community College is a public institution located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,666 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,400 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Oakland Community College accumulate an average of $13,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Oakland Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 35 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 trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Delta College | University Center, MI |
| 37 | Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI |
| 38 | Mott Community College | Flint, MI |
| 39 | William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, IL |
| 40 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH |
| 41 | Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL |
| 42 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
| 43 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 44 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH |
| 45 | Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park | Melrose Park, IL |
| 46 | James A Rhodes State College | Lima, OH |
| 47 | Herzing University - Madison | Madison, WI |
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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