2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 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 Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school situated in Topeka, Kansas. It awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Washburn University full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kansas. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 605 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU Tech is $5,715. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,578. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,279 in student loans.
WSU Tech 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 37% took at least some of their classes online.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Flint Hills Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kansas. Flint Hills Technical College is located in Emporia, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 147 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,932 to cover tuition and fees at Flint Hills Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Flint Hills Technical College accumulate an average of $7,736 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Flint Hills 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 18 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 4 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KU is $11,167. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,035.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at KU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kansas City Kansas Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school located in Kansas City, Kansas that handed out 268 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Kansas City Kansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,244. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College accumulate an average of $7,146 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Beloit, Kansas, the very small public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,492 to cover tuition and fees at North Central Kansas Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Central Kansas Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 15% took at least some of their classes online.
Johnson County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. JCCC is located in Overland Park, Kansas and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 323 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,784 in tuition and fees if they attend JCCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,589 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hutchinson 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 #8 on the list. Hutchinson Community College is a small public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas that handed out 222 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Hutchinson Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,530. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,957 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hutchinson Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Highland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Highland, Kansas, the small public school awarded 73 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Highland Community College is $3,330. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Highland 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 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Salina Area Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Salina Area Technical College is a very small public school located in Salina, Kansas that handed out 121 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Salina Tech, expect to pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Salina Tech accumulate an average of $8,072 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Salina Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.
Cloud County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Cloud County Community College is a public institution located in Concordia, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,390 in tuition and fees if they attend Cloud County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,570. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,887 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cloud County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, Neosho County Community 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 Chanute, Kansas, and it awarded 169 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Neosho County Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,416 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 $10,453 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Neosho County Community College. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Seward County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Liberal, Kansas, the small public school handed out 90 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,928. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,620 in student loans.
SCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 30% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coffeyville Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Coffeyville, Kansas, and it awarded 62 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Coffeyville Community College full time pay an average of $3,040 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,906 in student loans.
Coffeyville 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, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #15, Manhattan Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Manhattan Area Technical College is a very small public school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 116 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at MATC is $8,400. 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 $9,669 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MATC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 18% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Northwest Kansas Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. NWKTC is located in Goodland, Kansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 183 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWKTC. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Barton County Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Great Bend, Kansas, the small public school awarded 58 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Barton Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,608. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Barton Community College accumulate an average of $10,131 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 Barton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Labette Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Parsons, Kansas, the small public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Labette Community College full time pay an average of $3,968 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,768.
Online courses are available at Labette Community 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 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 18 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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