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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.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Texas
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Our analysis found Texas State Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas. TSTC is a fairly large public school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 1,443 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,554 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TSTC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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 Community College is a large public school located in Pasadena, Texas that handed out 5,788 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,614 in student loans. 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 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Southwest University at El Paso. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. This small private for-profit school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 549 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Southwest University at El Paso does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest University at El Paso accumulate an average of $24,700 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Southwest University at El Paso is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Out of the 110 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Lone Star College System landed the # 4 spot on the list. North Harris Montgomery is a public institution located in The Woodlands, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,774 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,735 in student loans. 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 North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes for certain majors. 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 attend Houston Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school awarded 5,387 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. On average, associate degree students take out $19,178 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Houston Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas 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. Located in Irving, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 611 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
El Centro College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. El Centro College is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,626 associate degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
El Centro College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 #8, Del Mar College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 1,324 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend DMC full time pay an average of $4,880 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,990. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,385 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that DMC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Austin Community College District 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. This large public school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 4,621 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees if they attend Austin Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Austin Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, St Philip’s College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. St Philip’s College is a fairly large public school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 1,256 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend St Philip’s College full time pay an average of $6,742 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
St Philip’s College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Western Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 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 landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Tyler, Texas, and it awarded 1,723 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tyler Junior College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,440. Associate Degree recipients from Tyler Junior College accumulate an average of $13,813 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tyler Junior College. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Tarrant County College District 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 #13 on the list. Tarrant County College is a large public school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 5,819 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Tarrant County College accumulate an average of $13,880 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 Tarrant County 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, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South Texas College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. South Texas College is a large public school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 3,702 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Texas College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
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 small public school situated in Beaumont, Texas. 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. Out-of-state students 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.
Online courses are available at Lamar 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 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lee College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Lee College is a medium-sized public school situated in Baytown, Texas. It awarded 1,267 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lee College is $3,882. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,302. Associate Degree recipients from Lee College accumulate an average of $10,113 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Lee 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, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 308 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,333 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
CHCP - Northwest does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Austin ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. 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.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
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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. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Amarillo, Texas. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,704. Associate Degree recipients from Amarillo College accumulate an average of $17,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Amarillo 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 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
El Paso Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 3,394 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at El Paso Community College is $3,274. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,314. On average, associate degree students take out $8,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
El Paso 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 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service 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. Located in Houston, Texas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, expect to pay an average of $15,313 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 $8,955 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity 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. Collin County Community College District is a large public school situated in McKinney, Texas. It awarded 4,361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Collin County Community College District full time pay an average of $3,514 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Alvin Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Alvin is a public institution located in Alvin, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 778 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they attend Alvin full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,010. Associate Degree recipients from Alvin accumulate an average of $6,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Alvin. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, McLennan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Waco, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,278 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,034 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. 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. Paris Junior College is a public institution located in Paris, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 495 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Paris Junior College is $4,020. 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. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Paris Junior College, 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.
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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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