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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Pennsylvania to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Pennsylvania. Allentown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 228 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Allentown accumulate an average of $12,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Thomas Jefferson University is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,200 to cover tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Thomas Jefferson University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 26 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, YTI Career Institute-York landed the # 3 spot on the list. YTI is a very small private for-profit school situated in York, Pennsylvania. It awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from YTI accumulate an average of $9,926 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
YTI 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Drexel University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Pennsylvania. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 181 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Drexel, expect to pay an average of $58,965 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Drexel. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Johnson College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Johnson College, expect to pay an average of $20,025 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 $7,159 in student loans.
Johnson 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 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Butler County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Butler, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 26 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees if they attend BC3 full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,957 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BC3. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Laurel Business Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school handed out 64 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at LBI is $11,470. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LBI accumulate an average of $10,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at LBI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pittsburgh Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 138 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,974 to cover tuition and fees at Pittsburgh Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pittsburgh Technical College accumulate an average of $11,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Pittsburgh Technical 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 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Community College of Allegheny County ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 539 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,563 in tuition and fees if they attend CCAC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,223. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,361 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that CCAC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. HACC is a public institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 258 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,565 in tuition and fees if they attend HACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,148. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,497 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school handed out 112 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Penn Commercial, expect to pay an average of $12,116 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,751 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Montgomery County Community 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. Located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 159 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montco. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,390. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,252 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montco does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
New Castle School of Trades landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school handed out 155 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,747 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at New Castle School of Trades. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This small public school is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $17,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Penn College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,680.
Online courses are available at Penn 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 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lehigh Carbon Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 83 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $9,030 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,960. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,744 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Luzerne County Community 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 #16 on the list. Luzerne County Community College is a small public school situated in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It awarded 45 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Luzerne County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,060.
Luzerne County 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 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, Northampton County Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northampton Community College is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 90 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northampton Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,820. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,808 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northampton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Berks Technical Institute came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Berks Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 77 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,194 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Berks Technical Institute 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 3% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public institution located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,450. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Laurel Technical Institute came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. LTI Sharon is a private for-profit institution located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at LTI Sharon is $11,470. 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 $9,320 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LTI Sharon does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Laurel Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. LTI - Meadville is a very small private for-profit school situated in MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania. It awarded 28 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend LTI - Meadville, expect to pay an average of $11,470 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LTI - Meadville accumulate an average of $9,320 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
LTI - Meadville 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, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Bucks County Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 66 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Bucks County Community College full time pay an average of $9,184 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,384. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,499 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Bucks County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
Delaware County Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Media, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Delaware County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,400. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,621 in student loans.
Delaware County 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, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Community College of Beaver County did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. CCBC is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $13,350 in tuition and fees if they attend CCBC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,350. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $25,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CCBC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Reading Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Reading, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 14 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend RACC full time pay an average of $10,470 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,580. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,720 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at RACC. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Footnotes
*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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