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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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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for trade school students in Alabama. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 5,998 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,142 in student loans.After graduating from Columbia Southern University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,041 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
Out of the 63 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school located in Hanceville, Alabama that handed out 2,501 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Wallace State, Hanceville accumulate an average of $11,970 in student debt by the time they complete 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, 57% were women.
Out of the 63 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, John C Calhoun State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Tanner, Alabama. It awarded 3,268 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $13,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Calhoun Community College graduates make an average of $38,694 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Out of the 63 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,515 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $11,333 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Coastal Alabama Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,085 during the early year of their career. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Bevill State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Jasper, Alabama, the small public school handed out 1,200 degrees in 2021-2022.
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 45% 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. NW-SCC is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,443 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from NW-SCC accumulate an average of $12,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NW-SCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,614 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Gadsden, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,522 students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, GSCC graduates make an average of $34,201 annually. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Union State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school handed out 1,684 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of $11,262 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Southern Union State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,006 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Northeast is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,127 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,929 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Northeast, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,138 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Jefferson State Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Jeff State is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,652 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $9,688 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Jeff State graduates make an average of $37,906 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Wallace Community College, Dothan ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the small public school awarded 1,018 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Wallace, Dothan graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,871 during the early year of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, Shelton State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Shelton State Community College is a small public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 853 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Shelton State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,938 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Bishop State Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 651 students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Bishop State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,515 during the early year of their career. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Andalusia, Alabama, the small public school handed out 541 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,722 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 609 degrees to qualified students.
After graduating from LSCC - Birmingham Campus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,053 during the early years of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
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Fortis College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the very small private for-profit school awarded 180 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,610 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $88. Once they receive their degree, Fortis College - Mobile graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,975 during the early year of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients 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. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private for-profit school awarded 224 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Birmingham accumulate an average of $15,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $67 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Fortis Institute - Birmingham graduates make an average of $26,766 annually. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #18, Ingram State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. ISTC is a very small public school situated in Deatsville, Alabama. It awarded 631 degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the small public school awarded 289 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a very small public school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 167 degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
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Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 245 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,096 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $163.After graduating from Herzing University - Birmingham, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,963 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Montgomery came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Fortis College - Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 123 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Fortis College - Montgomery accumulate an average of $10,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $88, 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 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace Community College, Selma came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Selma, Alabama, the small public school awarded 329 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from WCCS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,181 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Jacksonville State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,035 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,845 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $174 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Jacksonville State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,073 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Auburn University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8,117 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,740 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $668.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 52% 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%.
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