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2023 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina

22 Schools Ranked
$2,405 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

The Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in North Carolina to see which ones had the most popular online basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
443 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Pitt Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Winterville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 443 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Pitt Community College full time pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,548. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
3,202 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3,202 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they attend Wake Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
2,549 Total Awards
$3,186 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gaston College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This medium-sized public school is located in Dallas, North Carolina, and it awarded 2,549 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,186 in tuition and fees if they attend Gaston College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,330. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
786 Total Awards
$2,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 22 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wayne Community College is a public institution located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 786 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wayne Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,668. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
839 Total Awards
$2,024 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 839 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,632. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, North Carolina
449 Total Awards
$2,416 Average Tuition & Fees

Randolph Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 449 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,416 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Randolph Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,176. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
257 Total Awards
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees

Stanly Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Stanly Technical College is located in Albemarle, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 257 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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367 Total Awards
$2,537 Average Tuition & Fees

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. CCCTI is located in Hudson, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 367 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCCTI is $2,537. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina
352 Total Awards
$2,229 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in Sylva, North Carolina that handed out 352 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,229 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwestern Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,221. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwestern Community College Report

#10

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina
319 Total Awards
$2,518 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Beaufort County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Washington, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 319 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Beaufort County Community College is $2,518. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,662. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
328 Total Awards
$2,834 Average Tuition & Fees

Nash Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 328 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nash Community College is $2,834. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,834. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Nash Community College Report

#12

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
102 Total Awards
$1,944 Average Tuition & Fees

Vance-Granville Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Henderson, North Carolina, and it awarded 102 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Vance-Granville Community College full time pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,552. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
919 Total Awards
$2,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Davidson County Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Thomasville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 919 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,208 in tuition and fees if they attend DCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,852. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
474 Total Awards
$2,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Lenoir Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Kinston, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 474 students in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Lenoir Community College full time pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,712. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, North Carolina
348 Total Awards
$2,651 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Mitchell Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Statesville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 348 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,651 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mitchell Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,795. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, North Carolina
366 Total Awards
$2,536 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Richmond Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Richmond Community College is a public institution located in Hamlet, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 366 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,536 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Richmond Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,680. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Craven Community College

New Bern, North Carolina
443 Total Awards
$2,022 Average Tuition & Fees

Craven Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Craven Community College is located in New Bern, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 443 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from North Carolina who attend Craven Community College full time pay an average of $2,022 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,630. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
346 Total Awards
$2,229 Average Tuition & Fees

Durham Technical Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 346 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Durham Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,229 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,474. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Montgomery Community College

Troy, North Carolina
158 Total Awards
$2,538 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Montgomery Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. MCC is a public institution located in Troy, North Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 158 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,538 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
1,772 Total Awards
$2,564 Average Tuition & Fees

Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. FTCC is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,772 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,564 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,708. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, North Carolina
234 Total Awards
$2,015 Average Tuition & Fees

South Piedmont Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Polkton, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 234 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Piedmont Community College is $2,015. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,623. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#22

Pamlico Community College

Grantsboro, North Carolina
52 Total Awards
$1,867 Average Tuition & Fees

Pamlico Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. PCC is a public institution located in Grantsboro, North Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 52 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $1,867 in tuition and fees if they attend PCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,475. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 22 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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