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2023 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. As online education opportunities 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 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Southwest Region . UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 4,818 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Arlington Career Institute. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 168 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southwest Region . This very small private for-profit school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 328 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop). Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookline College - Phoenix. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school awarded 178 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Brookline College - Phoenix is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means McLennan Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 346 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Collin County Community College District 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 #6 on the list. Collin County Community College District is located in McKinney, Texas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,100 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Collin County Community College District is $3,514. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,614. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Oklahoma City Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 196 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Galveston College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Galveston College is a small public school located in Galveston, Texas that handed out 168 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,266 in tuition and fees if they attend Galveston College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,726. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
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.
GateWay 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 #9 on the list. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 928 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GateWay Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Yavapai College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 743 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 46 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,313 to cover tuition and fees at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 77 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Dona Ana. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,880. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Midland College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Midland, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 374 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Texas who attend Midland College full time pay an average of $4,650 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 100 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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With a ranking of #15, Central Texas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school located in Killeen, Texas that handed out 564 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Cochise County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Cochise College is a small public school situated in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It awarded 204 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
With a ranking of #16, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Chandler, Arizona. It awarded 5 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend AIU Online, expect to pay an average of $12,422 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
AIU Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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Pima Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 872 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pima County Community College District is $2,298. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,614. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Avondale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 185 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rio Salado 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. Rio Salado College is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,569 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rio Salado College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is a small public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that handed out 60 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU-OKC full time pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,564. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen 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. Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen is a private for-profit institution located in Harlingen, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 185 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen 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.
Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 170 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Scottsdale Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mesa Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 678 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Mesa Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 225 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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*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%.
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