2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Washington
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 29 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Washington University the most popular school in Washington for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Cheney, Washington, the fairly large public school handed out 2,202 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend EWU full time pay an average of $8,139 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,499. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,890 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
EWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central Washington University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. CWU is located in Ellensburg, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,612 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CWU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,910. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,080 in loans while pursuing 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 CWU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Bothell is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,863 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend UW Bothell full time pay an average of $12,224 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $40,722. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Bothell accumulate an average of $15,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW Bothell. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,719 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,242 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Seattle. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $40,740. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,616 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW Seattle does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.
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Out of the 29 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Central College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 79 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Seattle Central full time pay an average of $4,865 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,354. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,328 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seattle Central. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Washington 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 #6 on the list. Washington State University is a large public school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 6,178 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Wazzu full time pay an average of $12,701 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,385. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wazzu accumulate an average of $20,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wazzu. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. LWTech is located in Kirkland, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LWTech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,390. 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 LWTech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bellevue College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the fairly large public school handed out 346 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend BC full time pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,838. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,646 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Clark College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vancouver, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 71 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,133. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Clark College accumulate an average of $24,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clark College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom 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 #10 on the list. Lakewood, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 87 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,539 in tuition and fees if they attend Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,902. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,953 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Western Washington University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the fairly large public school awarded 3,467 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $8,967 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WWU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,873. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,507 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
WWU 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 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Yakima Valley College 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 #12 on the list. Yakima, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 80 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,998 in tuition and fees if they attend YVC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,488. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,023 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at YVC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Walla Walla University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in College Place, Washington, and it awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Walla Walla U, expect to pay an average of $31,758 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,705 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Walla Walla U does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
Green River College 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. Located in Auburn, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 199 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,434 in tuition and fees if they attend GRC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,916. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
GRC 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 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Tacoma Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Tacoma Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,901 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tacoma Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,649. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tacoma Community College accumulate an average of $32,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Tacoma Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia Basin College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. CBC is a public institution located in Pasco, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 152 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CBC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,738. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CBC accumulate an average of $16,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CBC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bastyr University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Bastyr University is located in Kenmore, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Bastyr University is $29,280. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Bastyr University 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.
Charter College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Charter College is located in Vancouver, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,622 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Charter College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Seattle University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 1,375 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $51,324 to cover tuition and fees at Seattle U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,744 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Seattle U. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
City University of Seattle landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 188 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,821 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
CityU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Spokane Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Spokane, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 11 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Community College is $3,928. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,278. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Spokane 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 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Centralia College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Centralia College is a small public school situated in Centralia, Washington. It awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,891 in tuition and fees if they attend Centralia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,381. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Centralia College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Antioch University - Seattle came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Antioch University - Seattle is $19,410. 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 $26,666 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Antioch University - Seattle. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Wenatchee, Washington, and it awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,968 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WVC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,458. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WVC accumulate an average of $17,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVC. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bellingham Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is located in Bellingham, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Washington who attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time pay an average of $4,095 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,357. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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