2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 110 schools in Texas 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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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Texas
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Our 2023 rankings named Texas State Technical College the most popular school in Texas for trade school students working on their associate degree. TSTC is located in Waco, Texas and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,443 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,554 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
Online courses are available at TSTC, 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Jacinto Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. San Jacinto College is a large public school situated in Pasadena, Texas. It awarded 5,788 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from San Jacinto College accumulate an average of $12,614 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
San Jacinto 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 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 110 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest University at El Paso landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in El Paso, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 549 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southwest University at El Paso is $16,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,700 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Southwest University at El Paso is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Lone Star College System is a large public school located in The Woodlands, Texas that handed out 8,774 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of $11,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Harris Montgomery. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Houston Community College is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,387 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Houston Community College full time pay an average of $4,344 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,460. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,178 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Houston Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. UTI Dallas is a small private for-profit school situated in Irving, Texas. It awarded 611 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,937 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.
With a ranking of #7, El Centro College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Dallas, Texas, the large public school handed out 7,626 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,059 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at El Centro 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 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Del Mar College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. DMC is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,324 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DMC is $4,880. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,990. On average, associate degree students take out $6,385 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at DMC, 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 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Austin Community College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 4,621 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Austin Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,590. Associate Degree recipients from Austin Community College District accumulate an average of $13,045 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Austin Community College District, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Philip’s College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,256 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,742 in tuition and fees if they attend St Philip’s College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,272. Associate Degree recipients from St Philip’s College accumulate an average of $15,615 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St Philip’s College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Western Technical College is a small private for-profit school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 258 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $20,434 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
Tyler Junior College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,723 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Tyler Junior College full time pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,440. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,813 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tyler Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tarrant County College District came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Tarrant County College is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,819 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tarrant County College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Texas College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in McAllen, Texas, the large public school handed out 3,702 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at South Texas College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lamar Institute of Technology 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 #15 on the list. Lamar Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 586 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,844 in tuition and fees if they attend Lamar Institute of Technology full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,636. On average, associate degree students take out $13,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Lamar Institute of Technology 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 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lee College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Lee College is a medium-sized public school located in Baytown, Texas that handed out 1,267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Lee College full time pay an average of $3,882 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,302. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,113 in student loans. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Lee 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 308 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $21,333 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CHCP - Northwest. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Escoffier - Austin is located in Austin, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 211 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Escoffier - Austin accumulate an average of $16,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Amarillo 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Amarillo, Texas, and it awarded 1,411 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Amarillo College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,704. On average, associate degree students take out $17,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Amarillo College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, El Paso Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in El Paso, Texas, the large public school awarded 3,394 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,274 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend El Paso Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,314. Associate Degree recipients from El Paso Community College accumulate an average of $8,729 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Online courses are available at El Paso Community College, 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 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Houston, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 146 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is $15,313. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,955 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. During the 2020-2021 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Collin County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in McKinney, Texas, and it awarded 4,361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,514 in tuition and fees if they attend Collin County Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,614. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,085 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Collin County Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Alvin Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Alvin Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Alvin, Texas that handed out 778 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Alvin. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,010. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,112 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Alvin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
McLennan 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. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 1,278 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,200. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $14,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Online courses are available at MCC, 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 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Paris Junior College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. This small public school is located in Paris, Texas, and it awarded 495 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,020 in tuition and fees if they attend Paris Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,520. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,044 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Paris Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% 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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