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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

92 Schools Ranked
$6,446 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$11,364 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 92 schools in the Southeast 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.

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1,279 Total Awards
$9,810 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Clearwater, Florida that handed out 1,279 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,810 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#2

Miller-Motte College Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
289 Total Awards
$13,718 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Miller-Motte College Wilmington is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. MMC Wilmington is a private for-profit institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 289 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,718 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, West Virginia
225 Total Awards
$8,646 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valley College-Martinsburg. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Valley College of Technology is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 225 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,646 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

Valley College of Technology 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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#4

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, Virginia
145 Total Awards
$13,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,043 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Advanced Technology Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. ATI is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 145 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at ATI is $13,920. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATI accumulate an average of $15,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.

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#5

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
430 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,036 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Somerset Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Somerset, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 430 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend SCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,036 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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387 Total Awards
$4,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,905 Avg Student Debt

Bluegrass Community and Technical 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. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the fairly large public school awarded 387 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,560. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,905 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
164 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,572 Avg Student Debt

Pitt Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Winterville, North Carolina that handed out 164 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pitt Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,548. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pitt Community College accumulate an average of $16,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#8

American National University

Salem, Virginia
66 Total Awards
$12,447 Avg Student Debt

American National University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. American National University is located in Salem, Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 66 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,447 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, American National University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#9

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
176 Total Awards
$2,564 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,322 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. FTCC is a fairly large public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 176 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FTCC is $2,564. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,708. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FTCC accumulate an average of $15,322 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% 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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#10

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
184 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,661 Avg Student Debt

St Petersburg 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. This large public school is located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it awarded 184 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,661 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
296 Total Awards
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,517 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 296 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Holmes Community College is $3,510. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,517 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients 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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254 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,757 Avg Student Debt

West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 254 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Kentucky Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $9,757 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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254 Total Awards
$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,555 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College of Florida landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 254 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seminole State is $3,131. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,555 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

National Park College

Hot Springs, Arkansas
262 Total Awards
$5,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,308 Avg Student Debt

National Park College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. National Park College is a public institution located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at National Park College is $5,650. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,880. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,308 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients 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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91 Total Awards
$15,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,398 Avg Student Debt

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Institute of Allied Medical Professions is a private for-profit institution located in Delray Beach, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Institute of Allied Medical Professions does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,310. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,398 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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694 Total Awards
$5,820 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,068 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical 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 #16 on the list. UA Pulaski Tech is located in North Little Rock, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 694 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,820 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Pulaski Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,050. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,068 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% 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.

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254 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,292 Avg Student Debt

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 254 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend SKYCTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,292 in student loans. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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253 Total Awards

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater is located in Clearwater, Florida and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 253 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

Around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#18

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
525 Total Awards
$3,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,260 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Mississippi 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 Senatobia, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 525 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,860. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $6,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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137 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,889 Avg Student Debt

Elizabethtown Community and Technical 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 #20 on the list. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 137 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $4,560. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $10,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#20

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
332 Total Awards
$2,996 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,771 Avg Student Debt

Albany Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school handed out 332 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany Technical College is $2,996. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,771 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Herzing University - Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
35 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,303 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,303 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#23

Beckfield College - Florence

Florence, Kentucky
78 Total Awards
$13,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,353 Avg Student Debt

Beckfield College - Florence came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Florence, Kentucky, and it awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Beckfield College - Florence, expect to pay an average of $13,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $15,353 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
321 Total Awards
$4,119 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,635 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Fletcher Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fletcher Technical Community College is located in Schriever, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 321 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Fletcher Technical Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,119 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,635 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% 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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72 Total Awards
$14,888 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida National University - Main Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida National University - Main Campus is located in Hialeah, Florida and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 72 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Florida National University - Main Campus, expect to pay an average of $14,888 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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%.

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