2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in Kentucky 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 Bluegrass Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Kentucky. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,618 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,560. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,199 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 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 72% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Jefferson Community and Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 1,323 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they attend Jefferson Community and Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,560. On average, associate degree students take out $15,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Jefferson Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Elizabethtown, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 914 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $14,555 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Somerset Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Somerset Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Somerset, Kentucky that handed out 644 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend SCC full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $16,814 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Owensboro Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Owensboro, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 656 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Owensboro Community and Technical College is $4,560. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,225 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Owensboro Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 586 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SKYCTC is $4,560. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,239 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
SKYCTC 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 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Paducah, Kentucky that handed out 544 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,260 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Sullivan University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the small private for-profit school awarded 348 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $23,005 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Sullivan University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Madisonville Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Madisonville Community College is a small public school situated in Madisonville, Kentucky. It awarded 409 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madisonville Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,179 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Madisonville Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Gateway 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 #10 on the list. Gateway is a small public school situated in Florence, Kentucky. It awarded 543 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,560. On average, associate degree students take out $14,453 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gateway. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Maysville Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Maysville, Kentucky. It awarded 401 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Maysville Community and Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from Maysville Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $14,251 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Online courses are available at Maysville Community and Technical 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 416 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $13,955 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
ATA College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. ATA College is a very small private for-profit school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 95 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ATA College, expect to pay an average of $13,790 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 $23,660 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Since ATA College 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.
With a ranking of #14, Ashland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. ACTC is a public institution located in Ashland, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 354 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. Associate Degree recipients from ACTC accumulate an average of $13,819 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ACTC. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hazard Community and Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Hazard, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 363 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hazard Community and Technical College is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,503 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hazard Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, the fairly large public school awarded 117 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,844 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,222. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern accumulate an average of $22,568 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Eastern does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Morehead State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Morehead, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 150 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Morehead State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,286. Associate Degree recipients from Morehead State University accumulate an average of $22,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Morehead State 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 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Southeast is a public institution located in Cumberland, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 374 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Southeast full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. On average, associate degree students take out $11,747 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 Southeast. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Henderson 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 #19 on the list. Henderson Community College is a small public school situated in Henderson, Kentucky. It awarded 197 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Henderson Community College is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,057 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Henderson Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hopkinsville Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. This small public school is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and it awarded 398 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Hopkinsville Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,902 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hopkinsville Community College. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
MedQuest College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. MedQuest College is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,864 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MedQuest College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ross College-Hopkinsville landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,231 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ross College-Hopkinsville does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
American National University - Lexington came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. ANU Lexington is a very small private for-profit school situated in Pikeville, Kentucky. It awarded 43 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,853 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
ANU Lexington is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #24, Beckfield College - Florence did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Beckfield College - Florence is a very small private for-profit school located in Florence, Kentucky that handed out 93 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,295 to cover tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Florence. 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 $25,760 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Online courses are available at Beckfield College - Florence, 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 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brescia University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Owensboro, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 11 students in 2021-2022.
Brescia University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,950. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Brescia University. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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