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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which online undergraduate 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.
Most Popular Online Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our analysis found Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in San Mateo, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 796 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Visalia, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 605 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 24 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Charter College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Charter College is a small private for-profit school situated in Vancouver, Washington. It awarded 1,013 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,783 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Carrington College, Sacramento is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sacramento, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 769 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Great Basin College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small public school is located in Elko, Nevada, and it awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Great Basin College is $3,772. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,147. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 138 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,720 in tuition and fees if they attend Lane Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,020. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lane Community College accumulate an average of $13,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, National Career College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. National Career College is located in Panorama City, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 177 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,758 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
National Career College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
San Bernardino Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Bernardino, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 352 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $744 in tuition and fees if they attend San Bernardino Valley College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,057. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
College of San Mateo came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of San Mateo is a medium-sized public school located in San Mateo, California that handed out 79 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,376 in tuition and fees if they attend CSM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,552. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Umpqua Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 27 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Umpqua Community College is $5,477. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,945. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Oregon Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. OIT is a small public school situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend OIT full time pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,956. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Alaska Southeast ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Juneau, Alaska, the small public school handed out 50 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alaska pay an average of $8,726 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAS. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,041. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, University of Antelope Valley did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. University of Antelope Valley is a very small private for-profit school located in Lancaster, California that handed out 103 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fremont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Fremont College is located in Cerritos, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Fremont College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. SWOCC is located in Coos Bay, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 57 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,637 to cover tuition and fees at SWOCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,037 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Santa Barbara City College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,058 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SBCC is $1,234. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,322. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. UAF is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 152 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,612 in tuition and fees if they attend UAF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,073. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,829 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Compton College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Compton, California, and it awarded 240 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,142 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Compton College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,822. Around 70% 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.
Renton Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Renton Technical College is a public institution located in Renton, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 207 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend Renton Technical College full time pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,252. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Merced College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Merced Community College District is a fairly large public school situated in Merced, California. It awarded 990 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,194 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Merced Community College District. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,890. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Santa Monica College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Monica, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3,407 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SMC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,094. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Institute of Culinary Education - Los Angeles landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,465 in student loans.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.
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Klamath Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the small public school handed out 55 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Klamath Community College is $4,713. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,521. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Klamath Community College accumulate an average of $19,268 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Academy of Art University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,728 to cover tuition and fees at Academy of Art University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
If you are interested in distance education, Academy of Art University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 24 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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