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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona

14 Schools Ranked
$2,142 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,665 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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.

The Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona

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1,296 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,415 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Chandler-Gilbert Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,296 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Arizona who attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,415 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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941 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 941 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Estrella Mountain Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
309 Total Awards
$12,528 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Arizona College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Pinal County Community College is located in Coolidge, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 309 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,528 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pinal County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Central Arizona College Report

#4

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
111 Total Awards
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northland Pioneer College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Arizona. Holbrook, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 111 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NPC is $2,428. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,851.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NPC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
84 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Arizona College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. This small public school is located in Thatcher, Arizona, and it awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
631 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,459 Avg Student Debt

Phoenix College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 631 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Phoenix College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $11,459 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
262 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,337 Avg Student Debt

GateWay Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. GateWay Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 262 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GateWay Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,337 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GateWay Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Mohave Community College

Kingman, Arizona
229 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,631 Avg Student Debt

Mohave Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. MCC is a public institution located in Kingman, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 229 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Arizona who attend MCC full time pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,996. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,631 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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285 Total Awards
$8,934 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Cochise County Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cochise College is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 285 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,934 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cochise College. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
1,295 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$4,931 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Mesa Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,295 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,931 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Mesa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
589 Total Awards

Arizona Western College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. AWC is located in Yuma, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 589 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Online courses are available at AWC, 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.

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#12

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
534 Total Awards
$13,423 Avg Student Debt

Yavapai College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Prescott, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 534 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Yavapai College accumulate an average of $13,423 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 Yavapai College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
1,168 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Glendale Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Glendale, Arizona, and it awarded 1,168 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Glendale Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Glendale Community College. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
1,628 Total Awards
$2,298 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,250 Avg Student Debt

Pima Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Pima County Community College District is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,628 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,298 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,614. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,250 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% 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 14 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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