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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
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 Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Connecticut
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Our 2023 rankings named Asnuntuck Community College the best school in Connecticut for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Enfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,772 in tuition and fees if they attend ACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,172. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,911 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that ACC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 10 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Tunxis Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Farmington, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 51 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees if they attend Tunxis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,220.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tunxis Community College. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Charter Oak State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. This small public school is located in New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 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.
Charter Oak State College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gateway Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gateway Community College is a public institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Connecticut who attend Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,140.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gateway Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Manchester Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Connecticut. MCC is a public institution located in Manchester, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,700 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,100.
MCC 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, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Hartford ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 32 undergraduate certificate awards 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.
Online courses are available at UHart, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Naugatuck Valley Community College is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 59 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they attend Naugatuck Valley Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,140.
Online courses are available at Naugatuck Valley 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, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Capital Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Capital Community College is a public institution located in Hartford, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Connecticut who attend Capital Community College full time pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,220. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,327 in student loans.
Since Capital Community 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.
Norwalk Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. This small public school is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,772 in tuition and fees if they attend NCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,172.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NCC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwestern Connecticut Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. NCCC is a public institution located in Winsted, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Connecticut who attend NCCC full time pay an average of $4,772 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,172.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NCCC. 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.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 10 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.