2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Ohio to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Akron the best school in Ohio for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit institution located in Akron, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $17,805 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing Akron does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 34 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 446 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,274 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,558. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $11,878 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is a public institution located in Lima, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 42 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Ohio who attend Rhodes State College full time pay an average of $4,532 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,742. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,945 in student loans.
Rhodes State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at University of Northwestern Ohio helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lima, Ohio, and it awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
University of Northwestern Ohio does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,867. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at University of Northwestern Ohio, 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 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Remington College - Cleveland Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Ohio. Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Ohio. It awarded 58 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,528 in student loans.
Since Remington College - Cleveland Campus 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.
Beckfield College - Tri-County ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 69 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Tri-County is $13,790. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,124 in student loans.
Beckfield College - Tri-County is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Fortis College - Centerville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Fortis College - Centerville is located in Centerville, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 124 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Fortis College - Centerville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,459. This amount may 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 $11,018 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Centerville, 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 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee 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 #8 on the list. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school situated in Maumee, Ohio. It awarded 202 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Stautzenberger College - Maumee, expect to pay an average of $16,699 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 $15,309 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. During the 2020-2021 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Akron Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 229 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Akron Main Campus is $12,427. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,500.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus 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 #10 on the list. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 791 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $12,334. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,668. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UC accumulate an average of $23,403 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Central Ohio Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Newark, Ohio, the small public school handed out 74 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,473 in student loans.
Online courses are available at COTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Owens Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perrysburg, Ohio. It awarded 905 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,630 in tuition and fees if they attend Owens State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,022. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $8,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Owens State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 715 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,462 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Sinclair Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 686 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,316. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $7,117 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Sinclair 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 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Washington State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. WSCC is a public institution located in Marietta, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,272 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that WSCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lakeland Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Lakeland is a small public school situated in Kirtland, Ohio. It awarded 29 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,477 in tuition and fees if they attend Lakeland full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,105. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,661 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lakeland. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Archbold, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 50 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,578 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,930. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,697 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northwest State Community College. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Clark State Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Clark State Community College is located in Springfield, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 119 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clark State Community College is $4,152. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,568. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Clark State Community College accumulate an average of $15,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Clark State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stark State College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in North Canton, Ohio that handed out 261 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,548. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,644. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,655 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Stark State 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Ohio Business College-Sandusky landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Ohio Business College-Sandusky is a very small private for-profit school situated in Sandusky, Ohio. It awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Ohio Business College-Sandusky does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,335. This amount may 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 $11,269 in student loans.
North Central State College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Mansfield, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 73 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central State College is $5,786. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Central State College accumulate an average of $6,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Central State College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Gateway Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school located in Steubenville, Ohio that handed out 544 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Gateway Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Bryant & Stratton College - Parma did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bryant & Stratton College - Parma is located in Parma, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,048 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Parma accumulate an average of $15,167 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Marion Technical 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 #24 on the list. Marion Technical College is a small public school located in Marion, Ohio that handed out 134 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MTC is $6,325. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,915. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,506 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at MTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lorain County Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. This medium-sized public school is located in Elyria, Ohio, and it awarded 173 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCCC is $4,660. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,601. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $14,782 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that LCCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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