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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools

1,327 Schools Ranked
$11,561 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,268 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,327 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

2,433 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the United States for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 2,433 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $41,357 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Online courses are available at UOPX - Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
2,010 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 1,327 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,010 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend SNHU, expect to pay an average of $15,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SNHU accumulate an average of $31,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SNHU. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
1,892 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,892 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,467. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,799 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UCF does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,876 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Purdue University Global is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,876 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Indiana who attend Purdue University Global full time pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $42,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Since Purdue University Global is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#5

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,194 Total Awards
$7,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. WGU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 1,194 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at WGU is $7,452. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out WGU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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1,183 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,411 Avg Student Debt

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,183 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,748 to cover tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $25,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,073 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 1,073 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees if they attend USF Tampa full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,223 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USF Tampa. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
1,065 Total Awards
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,065 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas A&M College Station is $12,204. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,855. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of $19,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Report

#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
1,888 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,528 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Southern University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 1,888 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,775. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,528 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Columbia Southern University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Columbia Southern University Report

#10

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,513 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Grand Canyon University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. This large private for-profit school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 1,513 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,189 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,746 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Grand Canyon University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Grand Canyon University Report

#11

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
851 Total Awards
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,133 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 851 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue is $9,992. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,794. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Purdue does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
970 Total Awards
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 970 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Charlotte full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,622. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of $24,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Charlotte. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
610 Total Awards
$12,638 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,564 Avg Student Debt

James Madison University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the large public school awarded 610 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,638 in tuition and fees if they attend JMU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,564. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JMU accumulate an average of $20,564 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JMU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full James Madison University Report

601 Total Awards
$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,741 Avg Student Debt

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 601 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $11,936 in tuition and fees if they attend Ohio State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $35,019. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,741 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ohio State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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656 Total Awards
$39,066 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,801 Avg Student Debt

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Daytona Beach, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 656 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,066 to cover tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach accumulate an average of $24,801 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Report

#17

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
895 Total Awards
$6,846 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,689 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Long Beach ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 895 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,846 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSULB. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,726. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,689 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSULB. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
591 Total Awards
$9,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,948 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 591 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UH is $9,699. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,891. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,948 in student loans. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UH does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Houston Report

608 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,761 Avg Student Debt

Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. SIUC is a fairly large public school situated in Carbondale, Illinois. It awarded 608 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,240 to cover tuition and fees at SIUC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SIUC accumulate an average of $23,761 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SIUC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report

#20

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
545 Total Awards
$11,475 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,927 Avg Student Debt

University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the large public school awarded 545 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mizzou. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,927 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Mizzou does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
731 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 731 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they attend ECU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ECU. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,149 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

Liberty University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 1,149 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,160. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,644 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Liberty University 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
492 Total Awards
$10,455 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,235 Avg Student Debt

Stony Brook University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in Stony Brook, New York, the large public school awarded 492 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Stony Brook is $10,455. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,375. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,235 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Stony Brook. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Stony Brook University Report

#24

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
576 Total Awards
$6,228 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in Ogden, Utah, the large public school awarded 576 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,644. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,282 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Weber State University Report

#25

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York
462 Total Awards
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,079 Avg Student Debt

New York City College of Technology ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. City Tech is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 462 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend City Tech full time pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,270. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

City Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#27

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#28

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
#29

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#31

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#32

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
#33

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
#37

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#38

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#40

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
#43

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
#44

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#45

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#47

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#48

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#49

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
#49

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

To learn more about the schools below, just click on their names:

Rank School Location
51 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
52 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
52 Excelsior University Albany, NY
54 Capella University Minneapolis, MN
55 York College Jamaica, NY
55 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
57 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
58 Pima Medical Institute - Tucson Tucson, AZ
59 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
59 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
59 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
62 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
63 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
64 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
65 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
66 Towson University Towson, MD
67 Touro College New York, NY
68 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
69 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
70 Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
70 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
72 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
73 Boise State University Boise, ID
73 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
75 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
76 Lehman College Bronx, NY
77 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
78 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
78 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
80 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
81 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
82 Boston University Boston, MA
83 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
84 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
85 California State University - Channel Islands Camarillo, CA
86 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
86 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
86 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
89 Portland State University Portland, OR
90 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
91 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
92 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX
93 Clayton State University Morrow, GA
93 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
95 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA
96 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
97 Universidad del Turabo Gurabo, PR
98 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
99 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
100 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
101 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
102 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
102 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
104 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR
105 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
106 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
106 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
108 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA
109 Arizona State University - Skysong Scottsdale, AZ
109 Colorado State University - Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO
109 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Prescott, AZ
112 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
113 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
114 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
114 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
116 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
117 American InterContinental University - Online Schaumburg, IL
117 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
117 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
117 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
121 The College at Brockport Brockport, NY
122 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
123 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
124 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA
125 Rhode Island College Providence, RI
125 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
127 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
128 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
129 DePaul University Chicago, IL
129 Texas Southern University Houston, TX
129 University of Mississippi University, MS
132 Utah State University Logan, UT
132 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
134 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
135 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
136 Colorado State University - Global Campus Greenwood Village, CO
137 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
137 Johnson & Wales University - Providence Providence, RI
139 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
140 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
140 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
142 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
142 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
144 Auburn University Auburn, AL
144 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
146 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
147 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
147 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA
147 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
147 Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
151 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
151 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
153 Misericordia University Dallas, PA
153 University of Washington - Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
155 University of Maine Orono, ME
156 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
156 Augusta University Augusta, GA
158 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
158 Northeastern University Boston, MA
160 Keene State College Keene, NH
160 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
162 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
163 Rutgers University - Camden Camden, NJ
163 DeVry University - Illinois Chicago, IL
163 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
166 University of Minnesota - Rochester Rochester, MN
166 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
168 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
168 Murray State University Murray, KY
168 SUNY Canton Canton, NY
171 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
172 Clemson University Clemson, SC
172 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH
174 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY
174 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
176 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
176 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Pomona, CA
176 Universidad del Este Carolina, PR
179 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
180 University of North Texas Denton, TX
180 Lewis University Romeoville, IL
180 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
183 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
184 West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX
184 University of New England Biddeford, ME
186 University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI
187 Alfred State College Alfred, NY
187 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
187 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
190 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
190 National University La Jolla, CA
192 University of Delaware Newark, DE
192 Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX
192 Iowa State University Ames, IA
195 Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
196 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
196 National University College Bayamon, PR
196 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
196 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
196 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:

Rank School Location
201 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK
201 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
203 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
203 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
205 United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
205 Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA
207 Seattle Central College Seattle, WA
208 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
208 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
208 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
208 California Baptist University Riverside, CA
212 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
212 University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK
212 Illinois State University Normal, IL
215 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
215 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
217 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
217 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
217 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
217 Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV
221 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
222 Washington State University Pullman, WA
222 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
222 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
222 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
222 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
227 West Coast University - Orange County Anaheim, CA
227 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
227 Springfield College Springfield, MA
227 University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
227 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
232 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
232 Washburn University Topeka, KS
232 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
235 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
235 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
235 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS
235 University of Michigan - Flint Flint, MI
235 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
235 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY
235 Indiana University - South Bend South Bend, IN
235 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
235 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
244 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
245 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
246 South Texas College McAllen, TX
246 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
246 Valencia College Orlando, FL
246 Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
250 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
250 Baker College Owosso, MI
250 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
253 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
253 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI
255 Waldorf University Forest City, IA
256 Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Portales, NM
257 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
257 Utica College Utica, NY
259 Montana State University Bozeman, MT
259 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
259 Berkeley College - New York New York, NY
262 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
263 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
263 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM
265 University of St Francis Joliet, IL
265 Ball State University Muncie, IN
265 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
265 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
265 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA

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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