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2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
The Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found Olympic College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Washington. Located in Bremerton, Washington, the small public school handed out 384 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OC are $9,740 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,291 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
OC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
OC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. This fairly large public school is located in Bellevue, Washington, and it awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BC are $9,838 a year.
Online courses are available at BC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
BC also took the #4 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington rankings.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at North Seattle College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Washington. North Seattle is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Seattle are $5,547 a year.
One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
North Seattle also took the #2 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington rankings.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Seattle Central College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Washington. Seattle Central is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seattle Central are $5,354 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seattle Central. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Seattle Central also took the #5 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington rankings.
Out of the 25 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s value ranking, Spokane Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Spokane Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $5,278 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,850 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Spokane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wenatchee Valley College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, the small public school handed out 87 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
WVC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,458 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,491 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Shoreline Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Shoreline, Washington, the small public school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Shoreline Community College are $7,082 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Shoreline Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Highline College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Highline College is a small public school located in Des Moines, Washington that handed out 63 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Highline are $4,948 a year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Highline. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Centralia College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Centralia College is a public institution located in Centralia, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Centralia College are $5,381 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Centralia College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Centralia College also claimed a spot on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Bellingham Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 176 students in 2021-2022.
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute undergraduate students pay an average of $5,357 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Everett Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Everett, Washington, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Everett Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,831 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,783 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Everett Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Grays Harbor College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. GHC is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, Washington. It awarded 58 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GHC are $10,284 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GHC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Clark College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 103 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clark College are $10,133 per year.
Clark 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 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lower Columbia College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Longview, Washington, the small public school handed out 21 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,514 in tuition and fees each year.
LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Skagit Valley College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, the small public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Skagit Valley College are $7,888 per year.
One thing to take note of is that Skagit Valley College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Whatcom Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the small public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Whatcom Community College are $10,731 a year.
One thing to take note of is that Whatcom Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 183 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
LWTech undergraduate students pay an average of $10,390 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LWTech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
Clover Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Lakewood, Washington, the small public school awarded 320 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CPTC are $5,979 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CPTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Yakima Valley College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. YVC is a small public school situated in Yakima, Washington. It awarded 37 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at YVC are $5,488 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at YVC. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Big Bend Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Moses Lake, Washington, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Big Bend Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,234 in tuition and fees each year.
Big Bend Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbia Basin College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. CBC is a public institution located in Pasco, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CBC are $7,738 per year.
CBC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Renton Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Renton Technical College is located in Renton, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 207 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Renton Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,252 in tuition and fees each year.
Renton 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. 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.
Walla Walla Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 136 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Walla Walla Community College are $6,306 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Peninsula College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Peninsula College is a small public school situated in Port Angeles, Washington. It awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Peninsula College are $4,919 per year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Peninsula College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Charter College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Vancouver, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,013 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Charter College are $16,784 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,783 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Charter College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Charter College also took the #1 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington rankings.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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