2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 63 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular 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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Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the most popular school in Alabama for trade school students working on their degree. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 3,046 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of $27,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Columbia Southern University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,041 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a great place for trade school students. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 1,304 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $14,666 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Wallace State, Hanceville, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,585 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
The programs at John C Calhoun State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Tanner, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,045 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $15,738 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Calhoun Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,694 during the early years of their career. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bay Minette, Alabama that handed out 748 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $17,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Coastal Alabama Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,085 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Bevill State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a public institution located in Jasper, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 743 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Bevill State Community College accumulate an average of $14,189 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Bevill State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,370 during the early years of their career. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
Northwest-Shoals Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and it awarded 713 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $14,717 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NW-SCC graduates make an average of $28,614 annually. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Gadsden State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. GSCC is located in Gadsden, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 698 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from GSCC accumulate an average of $9,802 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from GSCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,201 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Southern Union State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in Wadley, Alabama that handed out 687 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $15,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Southern Union State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,006 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, the small public school awarded 520 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,406 in student loans.After graduating from Northeast, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,138 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Jefferson State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 461 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,579 in student loans.After graduating from Jeff State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,906 during the early years of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace Community College, Dothan 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 Dothan, Alabama, the small public school handed out 468 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $11,701 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Wallace, Dothan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,871 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Shelton State Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 391 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Shelton State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,938 during the early years of their career. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Bishop State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school awarded 312 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Bishop State Community College accumulate an average of $14,939 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Bishop State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,515 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Andalusia, Alabama, the small public school awarded 277 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $10,745 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College graduates make an average of $35,722 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
With a ranking of #15, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 277 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from LSCC - Birmingham Campus accumulate an average of $16,715 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LSCC - Birmingham Campus graduates make an average of $41,053 annually. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
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Fortis College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 243 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,069 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $74.After graduating from Fortis College - Mobile, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,975 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Fortis Institute - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 241 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,815 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $57, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Fortis Institute - Birmingham, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,084 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Ingram State Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Ingram State Technical College is a very small public school located in Deatsville, Alabama that handed out 195 degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
H Councill Trenholm State Community 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. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 192 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a very small public school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 188 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,523 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
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Herzing University - Birmingham ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 182 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,541 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $107, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Herzing University - Birmingham graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,963 during the early year of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #22, Fortis College - Montgomery did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Fortis College - Montgomery is a private for-profit institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 177 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,681 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $74, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fortis College - Montgomery graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,072 during the early year of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace Community College, Selma ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. WCCS is a small public school situated in Selma, Alabama. It awarded 173 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from WCCS accumulate an average of $19,039 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, WCCS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,181 during the early year of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
Jacksonville State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Jacksonville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 265 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $97, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Jacksonville State University graduates make an average of $39,073 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Auburn University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Auburn University is a large public school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 142 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $582.After graduating from Auburn, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,769 during the early years of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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