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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 623 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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 Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our analysis found Unitek College to be the most popular school for trade school students in the Far Western US Region . Located in Fremont, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 2,114 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,845 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $165, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Unitek College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,641 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a great place for trade school students. San Mateo, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,423 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,681 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $178, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts graduates make an average of $52,087 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Olympic College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Olympic College is a small public school located in Bremerton, Washington that handed out 2,461 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,155 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,431 during the early year of their career. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Career College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,472 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Northwest Career College accumulate an average of $8,214 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $50, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northwest Career College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,983 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Clover Park Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Lakewood, Washington, the small public school handed out 1,633 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CPTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,883 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Charter College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the small private for-profit school awarded 1,305 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Charter College accumulate an average of $20,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Charter College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,122 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Truckee Meadows Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 2,717 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Truckee Meadows Community College accumulate an average of $13,535 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Truckee Meadows Community College graduates make an average of $43,454 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This fairly large public school is located in Rocklin, California, and it awarded 4,995 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,540 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Spokane Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Spokane Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,969 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $16,036 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Spokane Community College graduates make an average of $37,399 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Advanced Career Institute ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Visalia, California, and it awarded 1,671 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,241 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $39 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Advanced Career Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,938 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
College of Southern Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school awarded 5,307 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from CSN accumulate an average of $11,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CSN graduates make an average of $34,877 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Carrington College, Sacramento ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small private for-profit school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 1,150 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Carrington College, Sacramento accumulate an average of $17,149 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $134, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Carrington College, Sacramento, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,519 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
American Career College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 987 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,345 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $139 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from American Career College - Los Angeles, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,752 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
National Holistic Institute landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. National Holistic Institute is a small private for-profit school located in Emeryville, California that handed out 838 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,361 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $75. During the early years of their career, National Holistic Institute graduates make an average of $22,470 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Summit College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Bernardino, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 860 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,016 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $85. Once they receive their degree, Summit College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,576 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
Victor Valley College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Victorville, California, and it awarded 4,997 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Victor Valley College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,632 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small private for-profit school is located in Clovis, California, and it awarded 954 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,356 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $68, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fresno Institute of Technology graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $26,461 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
With a ranking of #18, Contra Costa Medical Career College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Antioch, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 948 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Contra Costa Medical Career College accumulate an average of $7,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Bellingham Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is located in Bellingham, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 835 degrees to qualified students.
Once they receive their degree, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,075 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
American Career College - Ontario landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in Ontario, California that handed out 734 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,739 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $165, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from American Career College - Ontario, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,941 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Fresno City College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large public school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 3,885 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $4,603 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Fresno City College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,728 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in Visalia, California that handed out 1,226 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,460 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $132, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,446 during the early years of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Portland Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 4,737 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,461 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Portland Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,075 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
American Career College - Anaheim came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Anaheim, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 728 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $14,639 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $151 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, American Career College - Anaheim graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,891 during the early year of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #25, UEI College-Bakersfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Bakersfield, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 819 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,988 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $98 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UEI College-Bakersfield graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $19,886 during the early year of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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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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