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2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees 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 the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Highlands College of Montana Tech the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Highlands College of Montana Tech is a very small public school situated in Butte, Montana. It awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Highlands College of Montana Tech are $9,642 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,025 in student loans.
Highlands College of Montana 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Highlands College of Montana Tech also took the #1 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region rankings.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at College of Eastern Idaho helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Idaho Falls, Idaho is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 103 students in 2021-2022.
CEI undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,024 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CEI. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
CEI also claimed a spot on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Wyoming Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
WWCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,640 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,531 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that WWCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
WWCC also made our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, coming in at #2.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Otero Junior College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate who want the most bang for their educational buck. This very small public school is located in La Junta, Colorado, and it awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Otero JC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,730 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,904 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Otero JC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Casper College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Casper College is located in Casper, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 151 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Casper College are $8,568 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Casper College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
North Idaho College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the small public school handed out 568 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
NIC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,736 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,478 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NIC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
College of Southern Idaho landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school awarded 134 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
College of Southern Idaho undergraduate students pay an average of $6,840 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,306 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
College of Western Idaho landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. College of Western Idaho is a medium-sized public school located in Nampa, Idaho that handed out 1,327 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
CWI undergraduate students pay an average of $7,344 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $8,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that CWI does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miles Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Miles Community College is a very small public school located in Miles City, Montana that handed out 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Miles Community College are $10,110 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Miles Community College. 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.
Laramie County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Cheyenne, Wyoming is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 99 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCCC are $10,913 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,261 in student loans.
Online courses are available at LCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Trinidad State Junior College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Trinidad, Colorado, and it awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trinidad State Junior College are $8,360 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,699 in student loans.
Trinidad State Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 15% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
IBMC College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 313 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at IBMC are $14,960 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,148 in loans while pursuing their degree.
IBMC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Aims Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Greeley, Colorado that handed out 90 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aims Community College are $10,850 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,166 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aims Community College. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school located in Sheridan, Wyoming that handed out 166 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Wyoming Community College District are $11,130 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,937 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northern Wyoming Community College District. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Red Rocks Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 149 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Red Rocks Community College are $16,135 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,993 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Red Rocks Community College also made our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, coming in at #5.
Eagle Gate College - Murray came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eagle Gate College - Murray are $17,112 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Eagle Gate College - Murray 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.
Eagle Gate College - Murray excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Helena College University of Montana landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Helena College University of Montana is a small public school located in Helena, Montana that handed out 71 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Helena College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,863 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that Helena College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Front Range Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. FRCC is located in Westminster, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 291 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
FRCC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,776 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,686 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Morgan Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Morgan Community College is a public institution located in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Morgan Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,579 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,636 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Morgan Community College. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 1,205 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Salt Lake Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,701 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,970 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Salt Lake Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Colorado Mountain College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school situated in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Colorado Mountain College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,820 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,656 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest 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 #22 on the list. Northwest College is a small public school located in Powell, Wyoming that handed out 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwest Community College are $11,162 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,473 in student loans.
Northwest 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. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Central Wyoming College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Riverton, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
CWC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,980 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CWC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Montana State University - Billings did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Billings, Montana, the small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Montana State University - Billings undergraduate students pay an average of $19,924 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,204 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #25, Community College of Aurora did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 82 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCA are $15,832 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,377 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 CCA does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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