Find Trade Colleges
2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in California
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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
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 in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 85 schools in California 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.
Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Arizona Global Campus the most popular school in California for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAGC is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,531 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,160 to cover tuition and fees at UAGC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out UAGC. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Long Beach. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. CSULB is located in Long Beach, California and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9,259 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,884 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSULB. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,764. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,381 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at CSULB, 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - East Bay. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school awarded 3,876 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal State East Bay. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,875. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,431 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cal State East Bay. In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 85 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Northridge landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Northridge, California, the large public school awarded 9,364 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,069 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUN. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,949. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUN accumulate an average of $16,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUN. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Dominguez Hills. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. CSUDH is a public institution located in Carson, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,761 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend CSUDH full time pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,940. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUDH. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Read full report on California State University - Dominguez Hills
California State University - Channel Islands landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Camarillo, California, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,895 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,817 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUCI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,697. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUCI accumulate an average of $17,928 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUCI. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Fresno ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. Located in Fresno, California, the large public school awarded 5,191 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,663 in tuition and fees if they attend Fresno State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,543. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fresno State accumulate an average of $17,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Fresno State. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, California State University - Chico did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chico State is located in Chico, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,117 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,972 in tuition and fees if they attend Chico State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,852. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,500 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chico State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Loma Linda University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Loma Linda, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 333 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Loma Linda University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,332. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Loma Linda University accumulate an average of $20,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Loma Linda University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - Fullerton landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,717 students in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Cal State Fullerton full time pay an average of $7,007 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,887. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,465 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cal State Fullerton does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - San Bernardino ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California list. CSUSB is located in San Bernardino, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,795 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from California who attend CSUSB full time pay an average of $7,486 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,366. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUSB accumulate an average of $16,838 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUSB. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, San Jose State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Jose, California, the large public school handed out 7,362 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,899 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend San Jose State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,779. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at San Jose State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is a large public school located in Pomona, California that handed out 6,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Cal Poly Pomona full time pay an average of $7,439 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,319. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal Poly Pomona accumulate an average of $17,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cal Poly Pomona. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Read full report on California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
National University 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 #14 on the list. San Diego, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,758 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,754 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Online courses are available at National University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Academy of Art University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 679 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Academy of Art University, expect to pay an average of $26,728 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,830 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Academy of Art University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #16, San Francisco State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. SFSU is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 6,087 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend SFSU full time pay an average of $7,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,404. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SFSU accumulate an average of $17,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SFSU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Art Center College of Design 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 #17 on the list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 498 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Art Center College of Design is $49,942. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Art Center College of Design accumulate an average of $37,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Art Center College of Design. 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.
California Baptist University 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 #18 on the list. California Baptist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Riverside, California that handed out 1,963 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Cal Baptist, expect to pay an average of $38,058 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cal Baptist does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
West Coast University - Orange County came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. West Coast University - Orange County is a small private for-profit school located in Anaheim, California that handed out 1,019 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Orange County is $22,889. 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 $30,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
West Coast University - Orange County 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 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Sacramento landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. California State University - Sacramento is a large public school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 7,486 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Sac State full time pay an average of $7,484 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,364. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,817 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sac State. 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.
With a ranking of #21, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in Visalia, California that handed out 160 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,756 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, Foothill College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Foothill College full time pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,510. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Foothill College accumulate an average of $14,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Foothill College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Southern California landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 5,642 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $64,726 to cover tuition and fees at USC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USC accumulate an average of $14,843 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USC. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Stanford University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Stanford is located in Stanford, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,699 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Stanford, expect to pay an average of $58,416 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stanford accumulate an average of $14,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
San Diego State University 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 #25 on the list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,969 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SDSU is $8,174. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,054. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,840 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
SDSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Most Popular Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
View Most Popular Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools Nationwide >
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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.