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