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