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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
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 Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Highlands College of Montana Tech to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Butte, Montana, the very small public school handed out 73 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,667 in tuition and fees if they attend Highlands College of Montana Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,642. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,025 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Highlands College of Montana Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Wyoming Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WWCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,640. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WWCC accumulate an average of $9,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
WWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at IBMC College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . IBMC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 313 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
IBMC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,960. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from IBMC accumulate an average of $9,148 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montana State University is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Montana State University is a fairly large public school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 85 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,727 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Bozeman full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,604. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $8,720 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSU Bozeman. In 2020-2021 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Red Rocks Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Red Rocks Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lakewood, Colorado. It awarded 149 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,471 in tuition and fees if they attend Red Rocks Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,135. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,993 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it awarded 216 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,093 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Utah State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 97 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,305 in tuition and fees if they attend USU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,223. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,696 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that USU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
College of Eastern Idaho ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school awarded 103 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Idaho who attend CEI full time pay an average of $4,390 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,750. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CEI accumulate an average of $10,024 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CEI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Eagle Gate College - Murray did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Eagle Gate College - Murray accumulate an average of $10,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Eagle Gate College - Murray 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, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Montana State University - Billings came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Montana State University - Billings is located in Billings, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 48 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,198 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,924. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,204 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Laramie County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 99 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCCC is $4,613. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,913. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,261 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at LCCC, 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 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Montana State University - Northern landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Havre, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 22 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana State University - Northern full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,665.
One thing to take note of is that Montana State University - Northern does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Front Range Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Westminster, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 291 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,126. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,776. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,686 in loans while pursuing their degree.
FRCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado Mesa University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Mesa is a public institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mesa full time pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,019. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $12,834 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Colorado Mesa does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Morgan Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Morgan Community College is located in Fort Morgan, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,930 in tuition and fees if they attend Morgan Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,579. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,636 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Morgan Community College. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Miles Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Miles City, Montana, the very small public school handed out 27 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,240 in tuition and fees if they attend Miles Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,110.
Miles Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Otero Junior 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. Otero JC is a public institution located in La Junta, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,226 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Otero JC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,730. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Otero JC accumulate an average of $9,904 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Otero JC, 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 32% took at least some of their classes online.
Idaho State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Pocatello, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 209 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ISU is $7,958. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,936. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ISU accumulate an average of $13,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ISU. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Idaho 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 #19 on the list. North Idaho College is a small public school located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that handed out 568 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees if they attend NIC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,736. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NIC accumulate an average of $11,478 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at NIC, 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, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Casper 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. Casper, Wyoming is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 151 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,528 in tuition and fees if they attend Casper College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,568. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Casper College accumulate an average of $13,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Casper College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
Weber State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Weber State University is a large public school located in Ogden, Utah that handed out 84 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Utah who attend WSU full time pay an average of $6,391 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,084. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $16,599 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern Wyoming Community College District 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 #22 on the list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 166 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $4,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,130. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,937 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northern Wyoming Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Aims Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 90 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Aims Community College full time pay an average of $2,954 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,850. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,166 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Aims Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Community College of Aurora ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCA is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,030 in tuition and fees if they attend CCA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,832. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,377 in student loans.
Online courses are available at CCA, 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 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Intellitec College - Grand Junction came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Intellitec College - Grand Junction is a private for-profit institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 399 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,554 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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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%.
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