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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri
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 Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 39 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named State Technical College of Missouri the most popular school in Missouri for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Linn, Missouri, and it awarded 615 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at STC is $7,440. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320. On average, associate degree students take out $10,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
STC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 403 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,960 to cover tuition and fees at Ranken Technical 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 $12,617 in student loans. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ranken Technical College. 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.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,490 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OTC is $5,216. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,368. Associate Degree recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $16,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that OTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 53% 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 Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. MCC is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,899 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $12,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 Saint Louis Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeton, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,981 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,130 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Saint Louis Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,990. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,816 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Saint Louis Community College 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.
Jefferson College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. JeffCo is a public institution located in Hillsboro, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 563 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JeffCo is $6,210. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,980. On average, associate degree students take out $11,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JeffCo. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. SLCHC is a private for-profit institution located in Fenton, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 77 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $24,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SLCHC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
State Fair Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. State Fair Community College is a small public school situated in Sedalia, Missouri. It awarded 608 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,112 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,648. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,257 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at State Fair Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Concorde Career Colleges did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Concorde Career Colleges is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 106 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $20,798 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Concorde Career Colleges is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
St Charles 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 #10 on the list. SCC is located in Cottleville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 851 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Missouri who attend SCC full time pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,080. On average, associate degree students take out $9,855 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
SCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Missouri Southern State University 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 #11 on the list. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 135 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,834 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Missouri Southern. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Crowder 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. Located in Neosho, Missouri, the small public school handed out 743 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Crowder College is $5,616. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $11,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Crowder College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, East Central College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. East Central College is a small public school situated in Union, Missouri. It awarded 427 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend East Central College full time pay an average of $4,584 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,360. Associate Degree recipients from East Central College accumulate an average of $16,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
East Central College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rockhurst University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Rockhurst is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 29 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Rockhurst is $41,701. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $9,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Rockhurst does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mineral Area College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. MAC is located in Park Hills, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 471 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Missouri who attend MAC full time pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,210. Associate Degree recipients from MAC accumulate an average of $10,715 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 MAC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bryan University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $15,782 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 $20,281 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryan University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #17, North Central Missouri College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Trenton, Missouri, and it awarded 312 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,240 in tuition and fees if they attend NCMC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,350. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,197 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NCMC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Three Rivers College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Three Rivers College is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 424 associate degrees to qualified students.
Three Rivers College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,600. 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 $13,103 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Three Rivers College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Bolivar, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 156 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southwest Baptist University is $26,970. 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 Southwest Baptist University accumulate an average of $16,582 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southwest Baptist University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City 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 #20 on the list. WellSpring - Kansas City is a very small private for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 23 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,334 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #21, Cox College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Cox College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 120 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Cox College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,396. 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 $18,507 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Cox College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Moberly Area Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 788 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend MACC full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from MACC accumulate an average of $14,065 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
MACC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Midwest Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Fenton, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 67 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $15,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Midwest Institute. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
Missouri Western State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri Western is a small public school situated in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It awarded 17 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $8,241 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Missouri Western. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,161. Associate Degree recipients from Missouri Western accumulate an average of $16,109 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Missouri Western does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 20 students in 2021-2022.
Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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