2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
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 the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 115 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 11,763 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,858 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 115 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 2 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13,536 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Texas A&M College Station full time pay an average of $12,605 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $40,139. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,464 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Texas A&M College Station 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 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southwest Region . Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 14,092 students in 2021-2022.
Grand Canyon University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,205. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,469 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Grand Canyon 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,140 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,699 in tuition and fees if they attend UH full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,891. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,354 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UH. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Texas State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas State is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 7,360 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas State is $11,135. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,559. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Texas State accumulate an average of $21,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas State. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Huntsville, Texas, the large public school handed out 4,237 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SHSU is $8,960. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,752. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,586 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SHSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Arizona State University - Tempe 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 #7 on the list. This large public school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 14,986 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend ASU - Tempe full time pay an average of $11,618 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,592. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,127 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ASU - Tempe. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,995 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,331 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UT Dallas does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. PMI Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 274 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PMI Tucson accumulate an average of $28,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PMI Tucson. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,858 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OSU is $10,110. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,630. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OSU accumulate an average of $20,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OSU. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, MSU Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school situated in Wichita Falls, Texas. It awarded 1,172 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend MSU Texas full time pay an average of $9,776 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,726. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Texas accumulate an average of $24,237 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Texas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Texas Woman’s University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. TWU is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,197 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend TWU full time pay an average of $8,311 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,103. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,937 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
TWU 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 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Embry-Riddle Prescott is located in Prescott, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 542 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Prescott is $40,464. 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 $23,170 in student loans. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Embry-Riddle Prescott does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Arizona State University - Skysong 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. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large public school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 8,187 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,088 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,358. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $21,916 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Since ASU - Skysong 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.
With a ranking of #15, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 1,866 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,422. 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 $37,515 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
Since AIU Online 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.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,056 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $9,227 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UTSA. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,481. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UTSA accumulate an average of $21,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UTSA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Texas Southern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. TSU is located in Houston, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 929 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TSU is $8,637. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,413. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,966 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at TSU, 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 34% took at least some of their classes online.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Houston, Texas, the very small public school awarded 152 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,489 in tuition and fees if they attend MD Anderson full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,625. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,339 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
MD Anderson 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 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This small public school is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and it awarded 856 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,130 in tuition and fees if they attend SWOSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SWOSU accumulate an average of $20,180 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SWOSU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Tarleton State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Stephenville, Texas, the fairly large public school awarded 2,652 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,848 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tarleton. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,640. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Tarleton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Arizona landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. University of Arizona is a large public school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 8,003 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $12,937 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,355. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,448 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Arizona. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of North Texas 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 #22 on the list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7,937 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNT. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,932. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNT accumulate an average of $20,569 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 UNT. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, West Texas A&M University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 1,653 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend West Texas A&M University full time pay an average of $9,101 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,996. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,923 in student loans. 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 West Texas A&M University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 1,799 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $9,748 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,745. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,823 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UNM is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 3,601 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend UNM full time pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,412. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,067 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNM does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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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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