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