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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

476 Schools Ranked
$5,957 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,806 Avg Student Debt

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 476 schools in the Southeast Region 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

5,503 Total Awards
$24,458 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . UMA Clearwater is located in Clearwater, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,503 associate degrees to qualified students.

On average, associate degree students take out $24,458 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UMA Clearwater. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1,938 Total Awards
$22,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,011 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,938 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is $22,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of $27,011 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
1,004 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,838 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,004 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $17,479 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,838 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

ECPI 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
878 Total Awards
$17,335 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,086 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 476 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South College landed the # 4 spot on the list. South College is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 878 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend South College, expect to pay an average of $17,335 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,086 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Online courses are available at South College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
711 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,702 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 711 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,950. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. On average, associate degree students take out $13,702 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Online courses are available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
670 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,777 Avg Student Debt

Central Georgia Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Warner Robins, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 670 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Associate Degree recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $19,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CGTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
674 Total Awards
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,819 Avg Student Debt

Miami Dade 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 #7 on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school handed out 674 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend MDC full time pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,819 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MDC. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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553 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,219 Avg Student Debt

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 553 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,748. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $22,219 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

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#9

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
568 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,857 Avg Student Debt

Wake Technical Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 568 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,857 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Online courses are available at Wake Technical 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, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
576 Total Awards
$2,544 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,442 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 576 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FTCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,442 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at FTCC, 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, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
482 Total Awards
$2,657 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,510 Avg Student Debt

Florida State College at Jacksonville 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 #11 on the list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the large public school awarded 482 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend FSCJ full time pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,631. On average, associate degree students take out $18,510 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

FSCJ 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
466 Total Awards
$5,186 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,618 Avg Student Debt

Greenville 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 #12 on the list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 466 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $5,186. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,410. On average, associate degree students take out $23,618 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
522 Total Awards
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,682 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Broward College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 522 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,682 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
1,087 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,725 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Southern University 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 #14 on the list. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,087 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Since Columbia Southern 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.

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#15

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
466 Total Awards
$2,792 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,022 Avg Student Debt

Central Piedmont Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 466 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Piedmont Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,936. On average, associate degree students take out $13,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

Central Piedmont 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. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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446 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,797 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 446 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Wallace State, Hanceville accumulate an average of $14,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Wallace State, Hanceville does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
445 Total Awards
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,911 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Jamestown, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 445 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Guilford Technical Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,665. On average, associate degree students take out $23,911 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Guilford Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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398 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,015 Avg Student Debt

Bluegrass Community and Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 398 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $4,568. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,015 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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361 Total Awards

Universal Technical Institute - Orlando 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 #19 on the list. UTI Orlando is a private for-profit institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 361 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
392 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,602 Avg Student Debt

Pitt Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pitt Community College is a public institution located in Winterville, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 392 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt Community College is $1,940. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,602 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Pitt 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, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Pitt Community College Report

#21

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
342 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,505 Avg Student Debt

Columbus Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 342 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,505 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Columbus Technical 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, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
423 Total Awards
$5,561 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,057 Avg Student Debt

Tidewater Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 423 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tidewater Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,057 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Tidewater 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Tidewater Community College Report

#23

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
331 Total Awards
$3,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,691 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Pearl River Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi that handed out 331 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pearl River Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,500. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,691 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Pearl River 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. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Pearl River Community College Report

#24

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
497 Total Awards
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,116 Avg Student Debt

Northern Virginia Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 497 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Virginia Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $17,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Northern Virginia Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Report

#25

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
292 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,598 Avg Student Debt

Hinds Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 292 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Hinds Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,800. On average, associate degree students take out $21,598 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Hinds Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#28

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
#29

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
#30

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
#33

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
#33

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#35

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee
#38

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#38

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
#40

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
#41

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, Louisiana
#42

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
#42

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
#44

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#44

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
#46

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
#47

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia
#48

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
#48

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Rank School Location
51 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
52 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
52 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS
54 Concorde Career College - Memphis Memphis, TN
55 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
56 ITI Technical College Baton Rouge, LA
57 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
58 Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SC
58 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
60 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
60 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
62 Johnston Community College Smithfield, NC
63 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
64 Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC
65 Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY
66 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
66 Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC
68 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
69 Roane State Community College Harriman, TN
70 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN
71 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC
71 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
71 Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:

Rank School Location
74 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC
75 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
76 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC
77 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
77 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
79 Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC
80 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA
81 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
82 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC
83 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
84 BridgeValley Community & Technical College South Charleston, WV
84 Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NC
86 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
86 Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL
86 Athens Technical College Athens, GA
89 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA
90 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
91 Sullivan University Louisville, KY
91 Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC
91 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
94 Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
94 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
94 Gaston College Dallas, NC

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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