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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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 the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 324 schools in the Southeast Region 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 analysis found University of Central Florida to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school handed out 15,090 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend UCF full time pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $19,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Online courses are available at UCF, 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 1,648 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,185 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 $24,715 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.
Online courses are available at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, 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 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 324 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 10,145 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,471 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USF Tampa. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia Southern University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 2,691 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,015 to cover tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $24,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 6,019 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNC Charlotte full time pay an average of $7,214 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,338. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
UNC Charlotte does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
James Madison University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JMU is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,688 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Virginia who attend JMU full time pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,152. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JMU accumulate an average of $19,303 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
JMU 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that handed out 1,282 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is $40,564. 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 Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach accumulate an average of $23,970 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.
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East Carolina University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,764 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,325. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,602. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,335 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ECU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Liberty 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 #9 on the list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 10,025 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,203 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $26,038 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Liberty University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Old Dominion University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the large public school handed out 3,756 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $11,220. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,170. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Old Dominion. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of North Florida landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,492 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees if they attend UNF full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,407. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,625 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNF. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida International University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 13,617 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Florida who attend FIU full time pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,963. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FIU accumulate an average of $19,051 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FIU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Florida Atlantic 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 #13 on the list. This large public school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 6,106 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FAU is $4,879. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FAU accumulate an average of $19,207 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
FAU 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Florida ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 10,063 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,659. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,884 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
UF 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 1,567 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $5,785 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Florida A&M University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,725. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,379 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida A&M 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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ECPI 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 #16 on the list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 1,287 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $18,484 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $30,394 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at ECPI University, 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, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Western Carolina University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 2,736 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,453 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,453. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $21,479 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
WCU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,492 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Eastern full time pay an average of $9,844 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,222. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,082 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Georgia Southern University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,134 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend GaSou full time pay an average of $5,905 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,959. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,429 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
GaSou 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 64% took at least some of their classes online.
The University of West Florida landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UWF is located in Pensacola, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,264 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,658. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,050 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UWF does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Seminole State College of Florida ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Sanford, Florida, and it awarded 549 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seminole State is $3,131. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,456. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,585 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seminole State. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,709 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $9,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Tennessee State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,264. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of $21,226 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middle Tennessee State University. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clayton State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Morrow, Georgia, and it awarded 937 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clayton State University is $5,068. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,790. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,556 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Clayton State University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Florida State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a large public school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 9,550 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,517 in tuition and fees if they attend Florida State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,683. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,072 in loans while pursuing 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 Florida State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Western Kentucky University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 3,009 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WKU accumulate an average of $22,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WKU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 49 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 51 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
| 52 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| 53 | The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 54 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 55 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
| 56 | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY |
| 57 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 58 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 58 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV |
| 58 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL |
| 61 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 62 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 63 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 64 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 65 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA |
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%.
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