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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region

39 Schools Ranked
$9,911 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,756 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Asnuntuck Community College

Enfield, Connecticut
$4,556 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,741 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Asnuntuck Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the New England Region .

Students from Connecticut who attend ACC full time pay an average of $4,556 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,508. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,741 in loans while pursuing their degree.

ACC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

White Mountains Community College

Berlin, New Hampshire
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,620 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 39 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, White Mountains Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend White Mountains Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,300. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from White Mountains Community College accumulate an average of $15,620 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

White Mountains Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,922 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 39 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Great Bay Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Students from New Hampshire who attend Great Bay Community College full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,450. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Great Bay Community College accumulate an average of $20,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Great Bay Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,790 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend NHTI-Concord’s Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list.

Students from New Hampshire who attend NHTI full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,450. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,790 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that NHTI does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Bay State College

Boston, Massachusetts
$29,500 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bay State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list.

If you want to attend Bay State College, expect to pay an average of $29,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Bay State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

North Shore Community College

Danvers, Massachusetts
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,908 Avg Student Debt

North Shore 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 #6 on the list.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Shore Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,920. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,908 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Shore Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full North Shore Community College Report

#7

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, Massachusetts
$5,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,589 Avg Student Debt

Greenfield 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 #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Greenfield Community College is $5,642. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,762. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,589 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Greenfield Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Greenfield Community College Report

#8

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, Massachusetts
$5,668 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,561 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,668 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,588. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MWCC accumulate an average of $11,561 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MWCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,998 Avg Student Debt

Tunxis 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 #9 on the list.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tunxis Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,548. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,998 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tunxis Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
$6,048 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,094 Avg Student Debt

Middlesex Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees if they attend Middlesex Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,120. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,094 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Middlesex Community College. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts
$33,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Fisher 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 #11 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,500 to cover tuition and fees at Fisher College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Online courses are available at Fisher College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Fisher College Report

#12

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, Massachusetts
$5,544 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,831 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Massachusetts who attend NECC full time pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,328. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,831 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NECC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
$5,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,488 Avg Student Debt

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.

In-state students pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees if they attend Quinsigamond Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,774. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $18,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Charter Oak State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Connecticut who attend Charter Oak State College full time pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,654.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Charter Oak State College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#15

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
$6,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,794 Avg Student Debt

River Valley 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 #15 on the list.

Students from New Hampshire who attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,190. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,794 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NH Community Technical College - Claremont. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full River Valley Community College Report

#16

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees

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.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,448.

Gateway 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,486 Avg Student Debt

Manchester 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 #17 on the list.

Students from Connecticut who attend MCC full time pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,468. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,486 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$8,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,964 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Augusta landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

Students from Maine who attend UMA full time pay an average of $8,378 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,238. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,964 in student loans.

UMA 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 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
$16,082 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,035 Avg Student Debt

Vermont Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vermont Tech is $16,082. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,498. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Vermont Tech accumulate an average of $18,035 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Vermont Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, Massachusetts
$5,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,701 Avg Student Debt

Berkshire Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees if they attend BCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,701 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at BCC. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, Massachusetts
$5,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,502 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Massasoit Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Massachusetts who attend Massasoit Community College full time pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,104. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,502 in student loans.

Massasoit 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 fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
$44,885 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Hartford ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list.

UHart does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,885. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UHart does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 10% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
$4,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,346 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Rhode Island landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

Students from Rhode Island who attend CCRI full time pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,260. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,346 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCRI. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
$5,376 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,941 Avg Student Debt

Massachusetts Bay Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

In-state students pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they attend MassBay Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MassBay Community College accumulate an average of $17,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts
$5,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,048 Avg Student Debt

Springfield Technical Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at STCC is $5,520. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,048 in student loans.

Online courses are available at STCC, 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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