2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 154 schools in the Plains States 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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Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular school in the Plains States Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,092 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $11,981 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mizzou. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,970. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mizzou. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 154 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,904 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UND is $10,951. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,570. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,449 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UND does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Capella University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,115 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Capella University accumulate an average of $27,673 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Capella University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,628 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota State Mankato is $9,444. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,814. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $21,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Minnesota State Mankato. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of South Dakota. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,293 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USD is $9,432. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,942. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,673 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USD. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wichita State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,423 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $8,866 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,226. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,729 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
One thing to take note of is that WSU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Central Missouri ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,410 in tuition and fees if they attend UCM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UCM. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Louis University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,669 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at SLU is $50,644. 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 $23,965 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
SLU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,508 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend UMN Twin Cities full time pay an average of $15,859 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,099. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,954 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
UMN Twin Cities 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 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 3,938 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend K -State full time pay an average of $10,448 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,519. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,559 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since K -State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pittsburg State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,024 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Pitt State full time pay an average of $7,774 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,118. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,843 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Pitt State 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Minnesota - Rochester came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the very small public school handed out 143 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
UMN Rochester does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,464. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,991 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMN Rochester. 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.
With a ranking of #13, Southeast Missouri State University 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 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 1,629 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,015 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast Missouri State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,585. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,446 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Southeast Missouri State 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Iowa State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This large public school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 6,795 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $10,133 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Iowa State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,617. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Iowa State accumulate an average of $20,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Iowa State does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Grantham University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Grantham University is a public institution located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 569 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Grantham University, expect to pay an average of $8,280 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $32,063 in student loans. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Grantham University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMKC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 1,658 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend UMKC full time pay an average of $11,989 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,638. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
UMKC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Washburn 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 #18 on the list. Washburn University is a public institution located in Topeka, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 843 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Washburn University is $9,126. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,130. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,378 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Washburn University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 1,614 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend St. Cloud State University full time pay an average of $10,117 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,001. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,886 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
St. Cloud State 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 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Fort Hays State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. FHSU is a fairly large public school situated in Hays, Kansas. It awarded 3,001 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees if they attend FHSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,870. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FHSU accumulate an average of $22,189 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
FHSU 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 48% took at least some of their classes online.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus 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. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 2,382 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $10,792 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Dakota State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,446. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,418 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
North Dakota State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Nebraska Medical Center 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. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 501 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNMC is $14,720. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,890. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $12,192 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNMC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Waldorf 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 #23 on the list. Located in Forest City, Iowa, the small private for-profit school handed out 592 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,526 to cover tuition and fees at Waldorf. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Waldorf accumulate an average of $22,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Waldorf does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
University of Kansas came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,493 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,167 in tuition and fees if they attend KU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,035. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,064 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at KU. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,246 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend UNI full time pay an average of $9,411 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,565. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
UNI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO |
| 27 | Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN |
| 28 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 28 | National American University - Rapid City | Rapid City, SD |
| 30 | University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
| 30 | Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
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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