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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Alabama. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, and it awarded 134 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University is $6,015. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Since Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bevill State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Jasper, Alabama, and it awarded 570 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,278 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bevill State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,278.
Online courses are available at Bevill State 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 42% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend John C Calhoun State Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,737 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,750.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Wallace Community College, Dothan helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Alabama. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 395 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Wallace, Dothan full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wallace, Dothan does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lurleen B Wallace Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is located in Andalusia, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 180 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is $4,920. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,253 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wallace State, Hanceville does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gadsden State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Gadsden, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 482 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,312 in tuition and fees if they attend GSCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,312.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GSCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 422 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670.
Online courses are available at Coastal Alabama Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jefferson State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 241 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $5,220 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,910.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jeff State. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southern Union State 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 #10 on the list. Wadley, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 891 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Southern Union State Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Rainsville, Alabama, and it awarded 609 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Chattahoochee 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 #12 on the list. CVCC is a public institution located in Phenix City, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 356 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $4,980. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,730.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CVCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Snead State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Boaz, Alabama, and it awarded 214 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Snead State Community College full time pay an average of $5,408 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,408.
Snead State 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. NW-SCC is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 850 basic certificates to qualified students.
Students from Alabama who attend NW-SCC full time pay an average of $5,011 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,761.
Online courses are available at NW-SCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bishop State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 244 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Bishop State Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670.
Online courses are available at Bishop State 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 54% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 15 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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