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 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,892 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,799 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UCF. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,183 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,748 to cover tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,411 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 1,073 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees if they attend USF Tampa full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,223 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USF Tampa. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 1,888 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,775. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $30,528 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 970 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Charlotte is $7,188. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,622. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNC Charlotte. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
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James Madison University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Harrisonburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 610 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $12,638 in tuition and fees if they attend JMU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,564. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,564 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JMU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that handed out 656 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is $39,066. 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 $24,801 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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East Carolina 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 #8 on the list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 731 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend ECU full time pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
ECU 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Liberty University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,149 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Liberty University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,160. 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 $31,644 in student loans. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Liberty University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Old Dominion 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 #10 on the list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the large public school awarded 437 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,724 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Old Dominion does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of North Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNF is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 608 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNF is $5,964. Those students who come from outside the state 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 $21,077 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
UNF 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 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 1,023 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
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 $23,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FIU. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 714 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend FAU full time pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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 $21,854 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at FAU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Florida ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 330 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF is $6,381. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,659. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,875 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UF does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% 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 416 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,785 in tuition and fees if they attend Florida A&M University full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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 $27,217 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Florida A&M University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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 situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 406 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at ECPI University is $17,479. 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 ECPI University accumulate an average of $34,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECPI University. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Western Carolina 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 #17 on the list. WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 451 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,367. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WCU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 576 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Eastern full time pay an average of $9,752 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,024. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Eastern accumulate an average of $26,405 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Eastern does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Georgia Southern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the large public school handed out 272 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,485 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GaSou. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,539. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GaSou accumulate an average of $26,373 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GaSou. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The University of West Florida 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 #20 on the list. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 312 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,658. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,588 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
UWF does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 232 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seminole State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,456. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Seminole State 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 2019-2020.
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 348 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $9,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Tennessee State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,264. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,342 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middle Tennessee State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Clayton State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 253 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $5,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clayton State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,290. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,020 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Clayton State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State University is a large public school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 813 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,517 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Florida State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,683. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,978 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Florida State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Western Kentucky University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 197 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WKU accumulate an average of $24,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL |
| 58 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV |
| 58 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, 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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