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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
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 Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the most popular school in Oklahoma for trade school students working on their associate degree. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU Institute of Technology. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Online courses are available at OSU Institute of Technology, 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 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Tulsa Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is a public institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,633 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,541 in tuition and fees if they attend Tulsa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,941. On average, associate degree students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Tulsa 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,827 in student loans. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Spartan College - Tulsa, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Oklahoma City Community College is a fairly large public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that handed out 1,746 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCCC is $4,059. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,810. On average, associate degree students take out $11,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OCCC. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oklahoma. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 737 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU-OKC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,145 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OSU-OKC 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.
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Carl Albert State 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. Carl Albert State College is a small public school located in Poteau, Oklahoma that handed out 334 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Carl Albert State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,707. On average, associate degree students take out $10,185 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carl Albert State College. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cameron University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 203 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cameron University is $6,705. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,125. Associate Degree recipients from Cameron University accumulate an average of $22,621 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Online courses are available at Cameron University, 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 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. SWOSU is a small public school situated in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It awarded 119 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SWOSU is $8,130. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $17,486 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
SWOSU 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 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Murray State 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 #9 on the list. Located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 361 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Murray State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,830. Associate Degree recipients from Murray State College accumulate an average of $18,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Murray State 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 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rose State 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. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 858 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Oklahoma who attend RSC full time pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,387. Associate Degree recipients from RSC accumulate an average of $11,942 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at RSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Community Care 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 #11 on the list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 72 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,258 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Community Care College. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Platt College - Tulsa 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. Platt College - Tulsa is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 39 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,208 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. NEO A&M College is a public institution located in Miami, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 403 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NEO A&M College is $4,913. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,063. Associate Degree recipients from NEO A&M College accumulate an average of $13,929 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NEO A&M College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern Oklahoma College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This small public school is located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 603 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Oklahoma College is $4,857. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,622. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Oklahoma College accumulate an average of $11,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at Northern Oklahoma 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, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Connors State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Warner, Oklahoma, and it awarded 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSC is $3,704. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,562. On average, associate degree students take out $14,423 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
CSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. TWS is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 28 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,827 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
One thing to take note of is that TWS does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Seminole State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Seminole, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 306 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seminole State College is $5,460. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,790. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,707 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seminole State College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Oklahoma College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,123 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Eastern Oklahoma State College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Eastern Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in Wilburton, Oklahoma that handed out 218 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,767 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,946 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Eastern is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Rogers State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. RSU is located in Claremore, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 147 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend RSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,036. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,579 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
One thing to take note of is that RSU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Bacone 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 #21 on the list. Bacone College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Muskogee, Oklahoma that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Bacone College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bacone College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Langston University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Langston University is located in Langston, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 64 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oklahoma who attend Langston University full time pay an average of $6,639 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,166. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Langston University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Oklahoma State College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Altus, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 264 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Oklahoma who attend Western full time pay an average of $5,250 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,422. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,421 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Western does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Goodwell, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 63 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,634 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OPSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,385. Associate Degree recipients from OPSU accumulate an average of $13,574 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at OPSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oklahoma Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Oklahoma Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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%.
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