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2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
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Our analysis found Chattahoochee Valley Community College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Alabama. Located in Phenix City, Alabama, the small public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
CVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,730 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,543 in student loans.
CVCC 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 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bevill State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Alabama. Bevill State Community College is a public institution located in Jasper, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bevill State Community College are $9,278 per year.
Online courses are available at Bevill State 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 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bevill State Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wallace Community College, Selma. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. WCCS is a public institution located in Selma, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
WCCS undergraduate students pay an average of $8,370 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCCS. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Shelton State Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 136 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College are $8,730 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Wallace Community College, Dothan helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the small public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Wallace, Dothan undergraduate students pay an average of $8,610 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Wallace, Dothan is ranked #4 for overall quality in Alabama.
Reid State Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Reid State Technical College is a public institution located in Evergreen, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 64 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Reid State Technical College are $8,700 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Reid State Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Reid State Technical College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list.
Gadsden State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, the small public school handed out 349 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSCC are $9,312 per year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
GSCC also made our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list, coming in at #3.
Coastal Alabama Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Bay Minette, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 244 students in 2021-2022.
Coastal Alabama Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,670 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Wallace State, Hanceville is located in Hanceville, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 337 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wallace State, Hanceville are $8,670 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,765 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 Wallace State, Hanceville does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
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Bishop State 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 #10 on the list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school handed out 115 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Bishop State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,670 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Northeast is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 72 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northeast are $8,670 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $6,062 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northeast 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 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Lurleen B Wallace 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 #12 on the list. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public institution located in Andalusia, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 60 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are $8,670 per year.
One thing to take note of is that Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 141 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus are $8,670 per year.
Online courses are available at LSCC - Birmingham Campus, 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, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Jeff State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,910 in tuition and fees each year.
Online courses are available at Jeff State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Tanner, Alabama. It awarded 173 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Calhoun Community College are $8,750 per year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Union State Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Wadley, Alabama, and it awarded 189 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southern Union State Community College are $8,670 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Central Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Alexander City, Alabama, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Central Alabama Community College are $8,730 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama, the large public school handed out 55 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAB are $21,216 a year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAB. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of South Alabama landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 19 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at USA are $17,732 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USA. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 107 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Birmingham are $12,750 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,805 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 Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Birmingham also took the #1 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama rankings.
Northwest-Shoals Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school handed out 196 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NW-SCC are $8,761 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NW-SCC. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 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%.
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