2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 224 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Atlanta the best school in the Southeast Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,082 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Atlanta does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Rasmussen University - Florida does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,635. This amount may 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 $20,381 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $23,286 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Danville Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $4,725 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Danville Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,448 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Danville 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 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Southeast Region .
Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,569 in student loans.
Bluegrass Community and 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 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Alamance 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 North Carolina pay an average of $2,310 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,070.
Online courses are available at ACC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Trident Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Trident Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,690. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,057 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Trident Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Piedmont Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,936. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,964 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Marietta accumulate an average of $14,054 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ECPI University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $17,479 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $19,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECPI University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Living Arts College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Living Arts College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Living Arts College accumulate an average of $14,103 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
With a ranking of #12, Altierus Career College - Tampa did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Altierus Career College - Tampa accumulate an average of $11,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from Virginia who attend Northern Virginia Community College full time pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,648. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $16,425 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Northern Virginia Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,562 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Sullivan University 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.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,022 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sullivan University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,384 in tuition and fees if they attend VSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,200. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from VSCC accumulate an average of $13,261 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at VSCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Montgomery 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 North Carolina who attend MCC full time pay an average of $2,538 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,407 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, Miller-Motte College Wilmington did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MMC Wilmington. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWACC is $4,096. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,456. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,177 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Athens Technical 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.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,918 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Arkansas State University - Newport 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 #21 on the list.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASUN full time pay an average of $2,856 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,320. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,197 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ASUN 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 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, South Louisiana Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,205 to cover tuition and fees at South Louisiana Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,759 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,541 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Valencia College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Florida who attend Valencia College full time pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,383.
Online courses are available at Valencia 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 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #25, Beckfield College - Florence did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Florence is $13,295. 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 Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $25,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Beckfield College - Florence is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Rest of the Top 15% Best Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 34 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our best trade schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Southern Technical College | Orlando, FL |
| 36 | Wallace Community College, Selma | Selma, AL |
| 37 | South Arkansas Community College | El Dorado, AR |
| 38 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA |
| 39 | North Florida College | Madison, FL |
| 40 | Florida Career College - Orlando | Orlando, FL |
| 41 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY |
| 42 | Lanier Technical College | Oakwood, GA |
| 43 | Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville, GA |
| 44 | Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY |
| 45 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL |
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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