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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona

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. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 1,296 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,415 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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941 Total Awards
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Estrella Mountain Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Avondale, Arizona that handed out 941 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 Estrella Mountain Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854.

Estrella Mountain 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 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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Central Arizona College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Arizona. Pinal County Community College is a small public school situated in Coolidge, Arizona. It awarded 309 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,528 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Pinal County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Northland Pioneer College

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northland Pioneer College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Holbrook, Arizona, the small public school awarded 111 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,851.

NPC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona
84 Total Awards

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Eastern Arizona College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Arizona. Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Online courses are available at Eastern Arizona College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Phoenix College

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

Phoenix 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. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 631 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from Arizona who attend Phoenix 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,459 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Phoenix College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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 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. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,337 in student loans.

GateWay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the small public school awarded 229 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,996. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $15,631 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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

Cochise County 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 #9 on the list. Cochise County Community College District is a small public school located in Sierra Vista, Arizona that handed out 285 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cochise College accumulate an average of $8,934 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 Cochise College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Mesa Community College

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

Mesa 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 #10 on the list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 1,295 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Arizona who attend Mesa Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,931 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mesa Community College. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Mesa Community College Report

#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 a public institution located in Yuma, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 589 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

AWC 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 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 534 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,423 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Yavapai College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Glendale Community College

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

Glendale Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 1,168 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Glendale Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854.

Online courses are available at Glendale Community College, 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Glendale Community College Report

#14

Pima Community College

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

Pima 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 #14 on the 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.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,298 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,614. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,250 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pima County Community College District. 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.

Full Pima Community College Report

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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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