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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
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 Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 83 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Washburn University the best school in the Plains States Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Topeka, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 75 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Washburn University full time pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,130. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $13,206 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Washburn University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Iowa Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northwest Iowa Community College is a public institution located in Sheldon, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 145 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,870 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest Iowa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,170. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,669 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Northwest Iowa 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alexandria Technical & Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 164 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
ATCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,107. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,581 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ATCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at State Technical College of Missouri helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Plains States Region . State Technical College of Missouri is a small public school located in Linn, Missouri that handed out 152 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at STC is $7,440. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,019 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at STC. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit institution located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,765. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $12,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota 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 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Mitchell Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mitchell Technical College is a small public school located in Mitchell, South Dakota that handed out 143 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,524 to cover tuition and fees at Mitchell Tech. 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 $8,371 in student loans.
Mitchell Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd 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. Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 247 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Central Lakes College, expect to pay an average of $6,140 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $11,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Central Lakes College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bismarck State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 172 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they attend BSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,227. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,097 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BSC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hennepin Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school situated in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It awarded 475 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Hennepin Technical College, expect to pay an average of $5,881 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $9,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Watertown, South Dakota, the small public school awarded 217 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at LATI is $6,718. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,045 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LATI. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Saint Paul College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Saint Paul College is a public institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 320 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Saint Paul College, expect to pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $11,330 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saint Paul College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southeast Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it awarded 258 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Southeast Tech, expect to pay an average of $7,650 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southeast Tech accumulate an average of $12,016 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southeast Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
With a ranking of #14, Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Rochester Community and Technical College is located in Rochester, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 116 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Rochester Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,670. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,977 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Century College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 448 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Century College, expect to pay an average of $6,105 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $14,366 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Century College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 249 students in 2021-2022.
St Cloud Technical and Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $10,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at St Cloud Technical and 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 65% took at least some of their classes online.
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Dakota County Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Rosemount, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 234 students in 2021-2022.
DCTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,419. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,454 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCTC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Northland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 258 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College is $6,244. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,274 in student loans.
Northland 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 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Anoka Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Anoka Technical College is a small public school situated in Anoka, Minnesota. It awarded 272 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Anoka Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of $14,538 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 Anoka Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hibbing Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hibbing Community College is a public institution located in Hibbing, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 225 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $5,970 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hibbing Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,268. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hibbing Community College accumulate an average of $9,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Hibbing Community 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, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City is a very small private for-profit school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 282 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,378 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Ranken Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 103 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Ranken Technical College, expect to pay an average of $16,960 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,844 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Ranken Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Iowa Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Northeast Iowa Community College is a small public school located in Calmar, Iowa that handed out 220 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend NICC full time pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,990. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NICC accumulate an average of $12,670 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NICC. 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.
Hawkeye Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Waterloo, Iowa, the small public school handed out 248 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Hawkeye Community College full time pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,583. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hawkeye Community College accumulate an average of $13,958 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Hawkeye 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 44% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #25, Southeastern Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southeastern Community College is a public institution located in West Burlington, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 130 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Community College is $6,210. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,360. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southeastern Community College accumulate an average of $13,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southeastern Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% 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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