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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia

2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia

6 Schools Ranked
$39,999 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,853 Avg Student Debt

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in District of Columbia 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:

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
3,466 Total Awards
$60,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,763 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found George Washington University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in District of Columbia. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,466 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend GWU, expect to pay an average of $60,946 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,763 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at GWU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 8% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full George Washington University Report

#2

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
1,292 Total Awards
$31,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,051 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Howard University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in District of Columbia. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,292 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Howard, expect to pay an average of $31,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,051 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

Howard does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Howard University Report

#3

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
205 Total Awards
$25,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,031 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Trinity Washington University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 205 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Trinity College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,610. This amount may 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 $32,031 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Online courses are available at Trinity College, 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 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Trinity Washington University Report

#4

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
2,223 Total Awards
$62,051 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,635 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. Georgetown is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,223 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Georgetown does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $62,051. This amount may 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 $15,635 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Georgetown does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
378 Total Awards
$6,152 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,540 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the District of Columbia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. University of the District of Columbia is a public institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 378 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from District of Columbia who attend University of the District of Columbia full time pay an average of $6,152 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,004. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of the District of Columbia accumulate an average of $30,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of the District of Columbia does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
834 Total Awards
$54,186 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,292 Avg Student Debt

Catholic University of America came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 834 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at CUA is $54,186. 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 CUA accumulate an average of $24,292 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 CUA. During the 2020-2021 year, about 20% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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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