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2023 Best Undergraduate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 39 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Asnuntuck Community College the best school in the New England Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Enfield, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 117 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,772 in tuition and fees if they attend ACC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,172. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,911 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means White Mountains Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Berlin, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 49 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at White Mountains Community College is $7,050. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,300.
Some students may be able to take online classes at White Mountains Community College. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Great Bay Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Great Bay Community College is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from New Hampshire who attend Great Bay Community College full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450.
One thing to take note of is that Great Bay Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 39 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school handed out 53 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they attend NHTI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,751 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NHTI does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bay State College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 4 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bay State College is $29,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Bay State 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 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Shore Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. North Shore Community College is a small public school located in Danvers, Massachusetts that handed out 50 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Shore Community College is $5,352. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,920. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,160 in student loans.
Online courses are available at North Shore 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 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Greenfield Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Greenfield Community College is a public institution located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,642 in tuition and fees if they attend Greenfield Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,762. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Greenfield Community College accumulate an average of $7,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Greenfield Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mount Wachusett 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 #8 on the list. MWCC is a small public school situated in Gardner, Massachusetts. It awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend MWCC full time pay an average of $5,760 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,680. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,250 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MWCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Tunxis Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Tunxis Community College is a small public school situated in Farmington, Connecticut. It awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tunxis Community College is $4,820. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,220.
One thing to take note of is that Tunxis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Middlesex Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middlesex Community College is $6,098. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,170. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,685 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middlesex Community College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fisher College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Fisher College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,150 to cover tuition and fees at Fisher College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fisher College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northern Essex Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 87 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NECC is $5,688. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,472. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NECC accumulate an average of $9,907 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NECC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Quinsigamond 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 #13 on the list. Quinsigamond Community College is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 130 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Quinsigamond Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,774. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,814 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Quinsigamond 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 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Charter Oak State 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 #14 on the list. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 21 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Charter Oak State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,796.
Since Charter Oak State College 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.
With a ranking of #15, River Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small public school is located in Claremont, New Hampshire, and it awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,190. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,568 in student loans.
Online courses are available at NH Community Technical College - Claremont, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Gateway Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Community College is $4,740. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,140.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gateway Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Manchester Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Manchester, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 46 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,700. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,100.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Maine at Augusta landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Augusta, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 36 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMA is $8,378. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,778. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $36,057 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UMA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Vermont Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Vermont Tech is a small public school situated in Randolph, Vermont. It awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vermont Tech is $15,546. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,502. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,896 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Vermont Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Berkshire 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 #20 on the list. BCC is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees if they attend BCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,135 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massasoit Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Brockton, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 20 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they attend Massasoit Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Massasoit Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, University of Hartford did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,148 to cover tuition and fees at UHart. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UHart. In 2020-2021 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Community College of Rhode Island landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, the fairly large public school awarded 91 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,090 in tuition and fees if they attend CCRI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,552. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,601 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that CCRI does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Massachusetts Bay 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 #24 on the list. MassBay Community College is a small public school situated in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. It awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MassBay Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,320. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,205 in student loans.
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. In 2020-2021 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Springfield Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend STCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $5,535 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 STCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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