2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in Kansas 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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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Kansas
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Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the most popular school in Kansas for trade school students working on their associate degree. LIttle Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 469 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Grantham University, expect to pay an average of $8,280 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 $20,802 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Grantham University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 315 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU Tech is $5,715. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,578. On average, associate degree students take out $13,280 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
WSU Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Johnson County Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the fairly large public school handed out 1,631 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JCCC is $2,784. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. On average, associate degree students take out $13,857 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hutchinson Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Hutchinson Community College is a public institution located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 814 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Hutchinson Community College full time pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,530. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,571 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Online courses are available at Hutchinson 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 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 36 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Topeka, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 227 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Washburn University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,130. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,245 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Washburn University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Northwest Kansas Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. NWKTC is located in Goodland, Kansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 122 associate degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NWKTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Butler Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in El Dorado, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,047 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Butler CC is $4,210. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,010. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,666 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Butler CC, 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 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Kansas City Kansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, the small public school awarded 495 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Kansas City Kansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,244. Associate Degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College accumulate an average of $12,302 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Flint Hills Technical 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 Emporia, Kansas, the small public school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,932 to cover tuition and fees at Flint Hills Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Flint Hills Technical College accumulate an average of $9,240 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Flint Hills Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, North Central Kansas Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Central Kansas Technical College is a public institution located in Beloit, Kansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 92 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend North Central Kansas Technical College, expect to pay an average of $8,492 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Central Kansas Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Barton County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Great Bend, Kansas, the small public school awarded 584 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Barton Community College full time pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608. Associate Degree recipients from Barton Community College accumulate an average of $12,035 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Barton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Manhattan Area Technical 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 #12 on the list. MATC is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 83 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend MATC, expect to pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $12,904 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Cowley County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Arkansas City, Kansas, the small public school awarded 412 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cowley College is $4,200. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,700. Associate Degree recipients from Cowley College accumulate an average of $9,463 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cowley College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Seward County Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Liberal, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 175 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend SCCC full time pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,928. On average, associate degree students take out $6,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.
Newman University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 31 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Newman University, expect to pay an average of $34,400 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 $16,846 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Newman University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Neosho County Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Neosho County Community College is a small public school located in Chanute, Kansas that handed out 289 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,416 to cover tuition and fees at Neosho County Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,521 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Neosho County Community College. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pratt 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 #17 on the list. Pratt Community College is a small public school situated in Pratt, Kansas. It awarded 136 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pratt Community College is $4,036. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,552. Associate Degree recipients from Pratt Community College accumulate an average of $10,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Pratt Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Labette Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Labette Community College is a public institution located in Parsons, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 204 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,968 in tuition and fees if they attend Labette Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,768. On average, associate degree students take out $11,942 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Labette Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Salina Area Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Salina Tech is a very small public school situated in Salina, Kansas. It awarded 54 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,320 to cover tuition and fees at Salina Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Salina Tech accumulate an average of $11,557 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Salina Tech. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Rasmussen University - Kansas is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 233 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Kansas is $13,958. 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 $21,089 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Rasmussen University - Kansas 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 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Fort Hays State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Hays, Kansas, and it awarded 50 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend FHSU full time pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,870. On average, associate degree students take out $21,641 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FHSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Cleveland University - Kansas City ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Overland Park, Kansas, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Cleveland does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coffeyville Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Coffeyville Community College is a small public school situated in Coffeyville, Kansas. It awarded 219 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Coffeyville Community College full time pay an average of $3,040 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,608. Associate Degree recipients from Coffeyville Community College accumulate an average of $7,610 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Coffeyville 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 2020-2021 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cloud County Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Concordia, Kansas, and it awarded 256 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Cloud County Community College full time pay an average of $3,390 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,570. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,267 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cloud County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Colby 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 #25 on the list. Colby Community College is located in Colby, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 284 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $4,114 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colby Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,654. Associate Degree recipients from Colby Community College accumulate an average of $12,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Colby Community College. In 2020-2021 about 58% 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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