2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 100 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Mt. San Antonio College the best school in the Far Western US Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mt. SAC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,032. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mt. SAC accumulate an average of $14,681 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Mt. SAC 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, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cuesta College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,338 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cuesta College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,702.
Cuesta College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Napa Valley College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Far Western US Region .
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Napa Valley College is $1,150. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,734.
Online courses are available at Napa Valley College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at San Bernardino Valley College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Far Western US Region .
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at San Bernardino Valley College is $1,362. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,146. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,593 in student loans.
San Bernardino Valley 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 2019-2020 year, about 95% 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 Butte College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Butte College is $1,368. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,848. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,655 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Butte 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 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Santa Barbara City College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Students from California who attend SBCC full time pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SBCC accumulate an average of $14,383 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
SBCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAA is $8,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,228. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UAA accumulate an average of $10,416 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UAA does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Charter College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,163 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Charter College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, North Seattle College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend North Seattle, expect to pay an average of $4,799 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,179 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Yuba College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Yuba College is $1,128. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,488. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,091 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Yuba College. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Olympic College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees if they attend OC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,638. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,949 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
MTI College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,278 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MTI College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 9% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Modesto Junior College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,274 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MJC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,339 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Oregon Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,051. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,588 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at COCC. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Hawaii Maui College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $3,278 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Maui College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,414.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UH Maui College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Foothill College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Foothill College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,790.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Foothill College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Empire College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.
Cypress College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,146 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cypress College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,898.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cypress College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bellevue College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,594.
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.
Seattle Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.
Seattle Central does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,670. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seattle Central. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Palomar College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from California who attend Palomar College full time pay an average of $1,344 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,940.
One thing to take note of is that Palomar College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Victor Valley College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Victor Valley College is $1,424. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,374. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,618 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Victor Valley College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Umpqua Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,282 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,945. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,361 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Umpqua Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fresno City College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fresno City College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,504. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fresno City College accumulate an average of $10,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Fresno City College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Reedley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reedley College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,504. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reedley College accumulate an average of $5,807 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Reedley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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