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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 74 schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found El Centro College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southwest Region . El Centro College is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 468 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,885 in student loans.
El Centro College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas State Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 896 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSTC accumulate an average of $10,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
TSTC 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 2020-2021 about 94% 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 Remington College - Dallas Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Dallas, Texas, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 102 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,160 in student loans.
Remington College - Dallas Campus is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lee College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Baytown, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 112 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Lee College full time pay an average of $3,882 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,302. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,420 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Lee College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,296 students 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of $8,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Galveston College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Galveston College is located in Galveston, Texas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 153 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Galveston College is $3,266. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,726. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,060 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Galveston 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 69% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Panola College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Carthage, Texas, the small public school handed out 399 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Panola College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,896.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Panola College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 941 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Arizona College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Coolidge, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 309 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $12,528 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Pinal County 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. 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.
Remington College - Fort Worth Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 63 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,223 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
McLennan 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 #11 on the list. MCC is located in Waco, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 169 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,398 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Central Texas College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gainesville, Texas, and it awarded 498 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend NCTC full time pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,200. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,660 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NCTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Victoria College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Victoria College is a public institution located in Victoria, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Victoria College is $4,056. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,112. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,804 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Victoria 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 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Angelina College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Lufkin, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 325 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend AC full time pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,150.
One thing to take note of is that AC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Temple College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Temple, Texas, and it awarded 42 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,656 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Temple College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,576. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,661 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Temple 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, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Northland Pioneer College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northland Pioneer College is a small public school located in Holbrook, Arizona that handed out 111 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NPC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,851.
NPC 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 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South Texas College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 483 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
South Texas College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wharton County Junior College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school situated in Wharton, Texas. It awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Wharton County Junior College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,052. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wharton County Junior College accumulate an average of $6,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Wharton County Junior 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, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Collin County Community College District came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Collin County Community College District is a public institution located in McKinney, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 790 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Collin County Community College District full time pay an average of $3,514 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,614.
Online courses are available at Collin County Community College District, 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 40% took at least some of their classes online.
Amarillo College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Amarillo, Texas. It awarded 432 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Amarillo College is $3,168. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,704. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,393 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Amarillo College. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Eastern Arizona College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school located in Thatcher, Arizona that handed out 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 fact, around 24% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Phoenix College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 631 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix 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 $11,459 in student loans.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lone Star College System came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This large public school is located in The Woodlands, Texas, and it awarded 1,029 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of $8,493 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Tyler Junior College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 309 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,864 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tyler Junior College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,440. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,998 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tyler Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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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