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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.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular school in Alabama for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 1,276 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,015 to cover tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 911 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace State, Hanceville 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 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, the small public school awarded 691 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSCC is $5,312. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,312. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John C Calhoun State Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,358 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,750. Associate Degree recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $13,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Calhoun 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Shelton State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Shelton State Community College is a small public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 572 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shelton State Community College is $4,980. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,730. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Shelton State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Jefferson State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,220 in tuition and fees if they attend Jeff State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,688 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Jeff State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Bay Minette, Alabama, and it awarded 849 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Coastal Alabama Community College, 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Wallace, Dothan is a public institution located in Dothan, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 458 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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. Wadley, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 604 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Union State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. On average, associate degree students take out $11,262 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Bevill State Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. 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.
In-state students pay an average of $5,278 in tuition and fees if they attend Bevill State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,278. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 208 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Trenholm State full time pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees. 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. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Alabama 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 #12 on the 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.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. Out-of-state students 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 397 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,011 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NW-SCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,761. On average, associate degree students take out $12,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lurleen B. Wallace Community 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.
Bishop State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 292 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 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. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Enterprise 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 #16 on the list. Enterprise-Ozark Community College is located in Enterprise, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 233 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. On average, associate degree students take out $9,536 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Enterprise-Ozark Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 303 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 LSCC - Birmingham Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University, Montgomery ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the very small private for-profit school handed out 44 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend South University, Montgomery, expect to pay an average of $16,560 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 $24,698 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South University, Montgomery. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
J. F. Drake State Community and 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 #19 on the list. 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 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, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 90 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,750. This amount may 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 $23,896 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham 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.
With a ranking of #20, Reid State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Reid State Technical College is a public institution located in Evergreen, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Reid State Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,700. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
Online courses are available at Reid State Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wallace Community College, Selma 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 #22 on the list. Located in Selma, Alabama, the small public school handed out 229 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend WCCS full time pay an average of $4,620 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,370. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCCS does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Snead State Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Snead State Community College is a small public school located in Boaz, Alabama that handed out 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snead State Community College is $5,408. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Snead State Community College. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,979 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Birmingham accumulate an average of $27,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis Institute - Birmingham 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 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Remington College - Mobile Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Alabama list. Remington College - Mobile Campus is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 19 associate degrees to qualified students.
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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Remington College - Mobile Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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