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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in the New England Region to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Bunker Hill Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the New England Region . BHCC is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 204 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BHCC full time pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,224.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BHCC. In 2020-2021 about 96% 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 White Mountains Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Berlin, New Hampshire, the very small public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at White Mountains Community College is $7,050. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,300.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at White Mountains Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 45 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wentworth Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,760 to cover tuition and fees at WIT. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WIT does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tunxis Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 155 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tunxis Community College is $4,820. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,220.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tunxis Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mount Wachusett Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. MWCC is a small public school situated in Gardner, Massachusetts. It awarded 130 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,760 in tuition and fees if they attend MWCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,680.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MWCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Springfield Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 126 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they attend STCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728.
One thing to take note of is that STCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Greenfield Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 74 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Greenfield Community College is $5,642. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,762.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Greenfield Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #8, Berkshire Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Pittsfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 77 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,108.
One thing to take note of is that BCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the fairly large public school awarded 125 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $16,182 in tuition and fees if they attend UMass Lowell full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $34,550.
Online courses are available at UMass Lowell, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Champlain College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Champlain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Burlington, Vermont that handed out 246 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Champlain does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,220. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Champlain. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Shore Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. North Shore Community College is a small public school situated in Danvers, Massachusetts. It awarded 103 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Shore Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,920.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Shore Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Maine at Presque Isle landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. UMPI is located in Presque Isle, Maine and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMPI is $8,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,520.
One thing to take note of is that UMPI does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
River Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a very small public school situated in Claremont, New Hampshire. It awarded 27 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont is $6,940. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,190.
NH Community Technical College - Claremont does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 131 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MassBay Community College is $5,376. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320.
Online courses are available at MassBay Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Gateway Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 118 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they attend Gateway Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,140.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gateway Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Saint Joseph’s Maine is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Standish, Maine. It awarded 29 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Joseph’s Maine. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Charter Oak State College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 33 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Connecticut who attend Charter Oak State College full time pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,796.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Charter Oak State College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 117 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NHTI. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,450.
NHTI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 165 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middlesex Community College is $6,098. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,170.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middlesex Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. NECC is a small public school situated in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It awarded 112 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend NECC full time pay an average of $5,688 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,472.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NECC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Community College of Rhode Island did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. CCRI is located in Warwick, Rhode Island and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 144 basic certificates to qualified students.
Students from Rhode Island who attend CCRI full time pay an average of $5,090 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,552.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCRI. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cape Cod Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. West Barnstable, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 139 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Cape Cod Community College full time pay an average of $5,592 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,536.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Assumption University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Assumption, expect to pay an average of $47,508 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Assumption 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, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Sacred Heart University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,580 to cover tuition and fees at Sacred Heart. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sacred Heart. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massasoit Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This small public school is located in Brockton, Massachusetts, and it awarded 78 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Massasoit Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,320.
Massasoit 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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