2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for 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 Bellevue College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Washington. Bellevue, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,220 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BC is $4,057. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,594. Associate Degree recipients from BC accumulate an average of $16,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
BC 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 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Green River College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. GRC is a public institution located in Auburn, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,728 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GRC is $4,332. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,794. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,657 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GRC. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 45 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Lakewood, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,671 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom full time pay an average of $4,356 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,247. On average, associate degree students take out $12,167 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Clark College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Clark College is a medium-sized public school located in Vancouver, Washington that handed out 1,611 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Clark College full time pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,133. On average, associate degree students take out $16,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Clark College 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 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Everett Community College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. Located in Everett, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,421 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Everett Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,597. Associate Degree recipients from Everett Community College accumulate an average of $14,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Everett Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Pasco, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,394 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CBC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,735. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,312 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CBC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Olympic College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in Bremerton, Washington, the small public school handed out 1,273 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,638. On average, associate degree students take out $13,984 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that OC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
South Puget Sound Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in Olympia, Washington, the small public school awarded 1,246 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Puget Sound Community College is $4,795. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,428. On average, associate degree students take out $16,096 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spokane Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Spokane, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,121 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,615 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spokane Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tacoma Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,099 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,929 in tuition and fees if they attend Tacoma Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,391. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,893 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Tacoma Community College 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 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 1,049 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Falls Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,225 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Shoreline Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in Shoreline, Washington, the small public school handed out 964 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,166 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shoreline Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,013. On average, associate degree students take out $19,378 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Shoreline Community College 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 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Edmonds Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Edmonds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Lynnwood, Washington that handed out 935 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Edmonds Community College full time pay an average of $4,209 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,746. On average, associate degree students take out $16,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Edmonds Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Seattle Central College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Seattle Central is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 931 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Seattle Central, expect to pay an average of $4,670 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $13,671 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seattle Central. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Highline College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Highline is located in Des Moines, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 913 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,344 in tuition and fees if they attend Highline full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,813. Associate Degree recipients from Highline accumulate an average of $14,827 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Highline. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Whatcom Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 833 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,868 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Whatcom Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,473. Associate Degree recipients from Whatcom Community College accumulate an average of $17,808 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Whatcom Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Yakima Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Yakima, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 783 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at YVC is $4,883. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,352. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,170 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
YVC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Skagit Valley College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in Mount Vernon, Washington that handed out 773 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,431 in tuition and fees if they attend Skagit Valley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,507. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,784 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Skagit Valley College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Wenatchee Valley College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, the small public school handed out 668 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WVC is $4,320. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,734. On average, associate degree students take out $15,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
WVC 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 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Walla Walla Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington list. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 637 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Walla Walla Community College accumulate an average of $19,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Walla Walla Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cascadia College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Cascadia College is a small public school situated in Bothell, Washington. It awarded 569 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Cascadia College full time pay an average of $4,306 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,768. On average, associate degree students take out $8,829 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cascadia College. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clover Park Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Lakewood, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 563 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend CPTC, expect to pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,485 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CPTC. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lower Columbia College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking. LCC is a public institution located in Longview, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 544 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $4,182. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,403. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,286 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bellingham Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small public school is located in Bellingham, Washington, and it awarded 512 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,004 in tuition and fees if they attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,227. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small public school handed out 498 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,609 in tuition and fees if they attend LWTech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,146. On average, associate degree students take out $18,212 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
LWTech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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