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Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

29 Schools Ranked
$16,176 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$11,794 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
761 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,653 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Bryant & Stratton College - Online the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 761 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,295 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online 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.

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#2

Metropolitan Learning Institute

Rego Park, New York
133 Total Awards

Out of the 29 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan Learning Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. MLI is located in Rego Park, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 133 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

MLI 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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#3

DeVry College of New York

New York, New York
93 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,664 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means DeVry College of New York is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 93 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan accumulate an average of $15,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Career Technical Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
59 Total Awards
$8,113 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Career Technical Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,113 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
56 Total Awards
$6,704 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Broome. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Broome is located in Binghamton, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Broome is $6,704. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,984. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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182 Total Awards
$6,918 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,736 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Baltimore County ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CCBC is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 182 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Maryland who attend CCBC full time pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,062. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,736 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania
138 Total Awards
$16,974 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,752 Avg Student Debt

Pittsburgh Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 138 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Pittsburgh Technical College, expect to pay an average of $16,974 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pittsburgh Technical College accumulate an average of $11,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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14 Total Awards

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. PIMS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, Pennsylvania
1 Total Awards
$9,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pennsylvania Highlands is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Pennsylvania Highlands full time pay an average of $9,090 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,690.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
95 Total Awards
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,183 Avg Student Debt

Camden County 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 #10 on the list. Located in Blackwood, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 95 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,744 to cover tuition and fees at Camden County College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Camden County College accumulate an average of $13,183 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#11

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
181 Total Awards
$58,965 Average Tuition & Fees

Drexel University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 181 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Drexel, expect to pay an average of $58,965 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
159 Total Awards
$10,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,252 Avg Student Debt

Montgomery County Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Montco is a public institution located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 159 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montco. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,390. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montco accumulate an average of $9,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Montgomery County Community College Report

#13

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
519 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,165 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Maryland came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in La Plata, Maryland, the small public school awarded 519 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from Maryland who attend CSM full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,165 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full College of Southern Maryland Report

#13

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
258 Total Awards
$8,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,497 Avg Student Debt

Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 258 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,565 in tuition and fees if they attend HACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,148. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from HACC accumulate an average of $13,497 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Misericordia University

Dallas, Pennsylvania
2 Total Awards
$36,842 Average Tuition & Fees

Misericordia University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Misericordia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Dallas, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Misericordia University is $36,842. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#16

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
36 Total Awards
$6,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,663 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Jamestown Community College is a small public school situated in Jamestown, New York. It awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend Jamestown Community College full time pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,750. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,663 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#17

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
70 Total Awards
$7,296 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Raritan Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. RVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Branchburg, New Jersey. It awarded 70 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend RVCC, expect to pay an average of $7,296 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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1 Total Awards
$27,730 Average Tuition & Fees

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Flushing, New York, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, expect to pay an average of $27,730 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#19

Carroll Community College

Westminster, Maryland
48 Total Awards
$6,918 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Carroll Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Carroll Community College is a small public school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 48 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Carroll Community College is $6,918. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,928. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
36 Total Awards

Thomas Edison State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. TESU is a public institution located in Trenton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

TESU is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Thomas Edison State University Report

#21

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
6 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees

The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend The Graduate Center. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,360. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
68 Total Awards
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,080 Avg Student Debt

Wor-Wic Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wor-Wic Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,280. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,080 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
237 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,621 Avg Student Debt

Delaware County 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 #21 on the list. Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Delaware County Community College full time pay an average of $10,410 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,400. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,621 in student loans. Around 38% of those degree recipients 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.

Full Delaware County Community College Report

#21

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
75 Total Awards
$27,138 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,040 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Berkeley College - Woodland Park did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit institution located in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park is $27,138. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,040 in student loans. Around 95% 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.

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#25

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
$43,643 Average Tuition & Fees

Cedar Crest College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

The average tuition and fees at Cedar Crest is $43,643. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

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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