2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
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 Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Arkansas 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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Our analysis found University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arkansas. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public school situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 719 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Pulaski Tech is $5,820. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,050. Associate Degree recipients from UA Pulaski Tech accumulate an average of $17,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
UA Pulaski Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 32 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas Tech University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,563 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ATU is $8,071. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,891. On average, associate degree students take out $20,337 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATU. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Black River Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 375 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees if they attend Black River Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,888. Associate Degree recipients from Black River Technical College accumulate an average of $13,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Black River Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Arkansas. NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bentonville, Arkansas that handed out 1,135 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend NWACC full time pay an average of $4,450 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906. Associate Degree recipients from NWACC accumulate an average of $12,857 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWACC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Arkansas. UAFS is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 210 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend UAFS full time pay an average of $6,418 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,594. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
UAFS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Ozarka College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Ozarka College is located in Melbourne, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 202 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,820 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ozarka College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,820. Associate Degree recipients from Ozarka College accumulate an average of $10,958 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ozarka College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas list. This fairly large public school is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and it awarded 699 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at A-State is $7,456. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,312. On average, associate degree students take out $16,556 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Online courses are available at A-State, 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 61% took at least some of their classes online.
National Park College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. National Park College is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 239 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at National Park College is $5,650. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,880. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,450 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at National Park College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Morrilton, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 398 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,576 in tuition and fees if they attend UACCM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,128. Associate Degree recipients from UACCM accumulate an average of $12,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
UACCM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, South Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. SouthArk is a small public school situated in El Dorado, Arkansas. It awarded 163 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,324 in tuition and fees if they attend SouthArk full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,124. On average, associate degree students take out $13,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SouthArk. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University - Beebe 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. ASU-Beebe is a public institution located in Beebe, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 601 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASU-Beebe full time pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,728. Associate Degree recipients from ASU-Beebe accumulate an average of $8,736 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ASU-Beebe. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas Northeastern College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Blytheville, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 164 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $2,822 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Arkansas Northeastern College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,222. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Arkansas Northeastern College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 275 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUMH. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,632. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,906 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that ASUMH does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
With a ranking of #14, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium-sized public school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $9,512 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Little Rock. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,767. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,173 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UA Little Rock. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Arkansas State University - Newport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Newport, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 309 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,952 in tuition and fees if they attend ASUN full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,416. On average, associate degree students take out $12,181 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASUN. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Camden, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 210 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SAU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. Associate Degree recipients from SAU Tech accumulate an average of $7,273 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SAU Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
North Arkansas 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. North Arkansas College is a small public school located in Harrison, Arkansas that handed out 286 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,408 in tuition and fees if they attend Northark full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,136. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,859 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northark does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeast Arkansas College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Pine Bluff, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 152 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend SEARK College full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,200. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SEARK College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. UAM is a small public school situated in Monticello, Arkansas. It awarded 277 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UAM full time pay an average of $8,431 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,281. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,062 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAM. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Batesville, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 195 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UACCB. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,750. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,501 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UACCB does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University Mid-South 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 #21 on the list. Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, the very small public school handed out 113 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,346 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU Mid-South. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,306. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ASU Mid-South does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in De Queen, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 238 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Cossatot is $4,100. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,550. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Online courses are available at UA Cossatot, 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, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Henderson State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a small public school located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas that handed out 10 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $7,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henderson State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,768. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Henderson State University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Arkansas System eVersity landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out UA eVersity. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana 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 #25 on the list. This small public school is located in Hope, Arkansas, and it awarded 177 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Hope-Texarkana is $3,580. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,660. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Hope-Texarkana. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% 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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