2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama
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.
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 Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Alabama 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 Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 1,276 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $6,015. 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 $16,106 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Columbia Southern University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Hanceville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 911 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace State, Hanceville is $4,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,315 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% 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, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gadsden State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. GSCC is a small public school situated in Gadsden, Alabama. It awarded 691 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,312 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,312. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
GSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend John C Calhoun State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Calhoun Community College is a public institution located in Tanner, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,358 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Calhoun Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,750. On average, associate degree students take out $13,709 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Calhoun Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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 attend Shelton State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 572 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Shelton State Community College full time pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,730. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Shelton State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Jefferson State 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jeff State is $5,220. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,910. Associate Degree recipients from Jeff State accumulate an average of $9,688 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Jeff State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Coastal Alabama Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Bay Minette, Alabama. It awarded 849 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,333 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Coastal Alabama 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, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wallace Community College, Dothan 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 #8 on the list. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the small public school handed out 458 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace, Dothan is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Online courses are available at Wallace, Dothan, 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, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southern Union State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school awarded 604 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Southern Union State Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,262 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bevill State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Bevill State Community College is located in Jasper, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 436 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,278 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,278. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Bevill State 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 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, H Councill Trenholm State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school handed out 208 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trenholm State is $4,830. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,580. 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 Trenholm State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Northeast is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 446 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. On average, associate degree students take out $7,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeast does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest-Shoals 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. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school awarded 397 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,011 in tuition and fees if they attend NW-SCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,761. Associate Degree recipients from NW-SCC accumulate an average of $12,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NW-SCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lurleen B Wallace 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 #14 on the list. Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a small public school located in Andalusia, Alabama that handed out 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bishop State Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Bishop State Community College is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 292 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bishop State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Enterprise State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Enterprise, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 233 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Enterprise-Ozark Community College is $4,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. Associate Degree recipients from Enterprise-Ozark Community College accumulate an average of $9,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Enterprise-Ozark Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 303 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Online courses are available at LSCC - Birmingham Campus, 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 78% took at least some of their classes online.
South University, Montgomery landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. South University, Montgomery is a private for-profit institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 44 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,560 to cover tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South University, Montgomery. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Drake State is located in Huntsville, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 75 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend Drake State full time pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,640. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Drake State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Herzing University - Birmingham 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 #20 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 90 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,896 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Birmingham, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Reid State Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Evergreen, Alabama, the very small public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Reid State Technical College full time pay an average of $4,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,700. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
Reid State 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. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Wallace Community College, Selma did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Selma, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 229 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCCS. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,370. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that WCCS does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Snead State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Snead State Community College is a small public school located in Boaz, Alabama that handed out 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,408 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Snead State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,408. On average, associate degree students take out $10,154 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Snead State 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 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis Institute - Birmingham 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. Fortis Institute - Birmingham is a private for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Fortis Institute - Birmingham, expect to pay an average of $14,979 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Birmingham accumulate an average of $27,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Fortis Institute - Birmingham does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Remington College - Mobile Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Remington College - Mobile Campus accumulate an average of $20,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Remington College - Mobile Campus 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 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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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