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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 67 schools in North Carolina 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 Wake Technical Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Carolina. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 2,898 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wake Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. On average, associate degree students take out $19,897 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 77% 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 Fayetteville Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. FTCC is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,676 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,564 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FTCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,708. On average, associate degree students take out $16,785 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FTCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 67 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Piedmont Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 2,459 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Central Piedmont Community College full time pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,936. Associate Degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College accumulate an average of $6,146 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients 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 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Guilford Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Guilford Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in Jamestown, North Carolina that handed out 1,431 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,319 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Guilford Technical Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,695. Associate Degree recipients from Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of $19,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% 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. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pitt Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Winterville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,062 students in 2021-2022.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Pitt Community College accumulate an average of $19,749 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Forsyth Technical 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. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 1,113 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Forsyth Tech is $2,152. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,817 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Forsyth Tech. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. A-B Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Asheville, North Carolina. It awarded 600 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend A-B Tech full time pay an average of $2,832 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,976. On average, associate degree students take out $20,056 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 A-B Tech. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 217 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,046 to cover tuition and fees at JWU Charlotte. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,236 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JWU Charlotte. In fact, around 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Cape Fear Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. CFCC is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,335 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend CFCC full time pay an average of $2,748 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,892. On average, associate degree students take out $10,166 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CFCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Johnston Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Smithfield, North Carolina, and it awarded 671 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees if they attend Johnston Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,801. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Johnston Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 810 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,024. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,632. On average, associate degree students take out $10,696 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Davidson County Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Thomasville, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 522 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DCCC is $2,208. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,852. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,605 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
DCCC 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 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 795 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCCTI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. Associate Degree recipients from CCCTI accumulate an average of $9,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCCTI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Central Carolina Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Central Carolina Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Sanford, North Carolina that handed out 615 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,554 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Carolina Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,698. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Carolina Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Sylva, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 364 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Southwestern Community College full time pay an average of $2,229 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,221. On average, associate degree students take out $13,091 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wayne Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Wayne Community College is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 499 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wayne Community College full time pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wayne Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Gaston College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Gaston College is a medium-sized public school situated in Dallas, North Carolina. It awarded 751 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gaston College is $3,186. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,330. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gaston College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Catawba Valley 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 #18 on the list. Catawba Valley Community College is a small public school located in Hickory, North Carolina that handed out 938 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $2,367. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,743. On average, associate degree students take out $8,351 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CVCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lenoir Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir Community College is located in Kinston, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 392 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Lenoir Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,712. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lenoir Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alamance Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Graham, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 573 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,498 in tuition and fees if they attend ACC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,642. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ACC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Sandhills Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. SCC is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 684 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $2,764. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,908. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Online courses are available at SCC, 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, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 510 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,229 in tuition and fees if they attend Durham Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,474. On average, associate degree students take out $20,349 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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 Durham Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Wilkes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Wilkesboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 393 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wilkes Community College is $2,572. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,716. On average, associate degree students take out $9,621 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Wilkes 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 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Stanly 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 #24 on the list. Stanly Technical College is a small public school situated in Albemarle, North Carolina. It awarded 357 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stanly Technical College is $2,794. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stanly Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Randolph Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Randolph Community College is located in Asheboro, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 442 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Randolph Community College is $2,416. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,176. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Randolph Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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