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Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina

2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina

17 Schools Ranked
$2,443 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,660 Avg Student Debt

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 Undergraduate 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 17 schools in North Carolina to see which ones had the most popular online undergraduate 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

Miller-Motte College Wilmington

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

Our 2023 rankings named Miller-Motte College Wilmington the most popular school in North Carolina for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 289 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MMC Wilmington accumulate an average of $13,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Miller-Motte College Wilmington Report

#2

Pitt Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pitt Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 164 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from North Carolina who attend Pitt Community College full time pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,548. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Fayetteville Technical Community College

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

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 176 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,564 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. 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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Wayne Community College

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wayne Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 203 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wayne Community College full time pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,668. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Wayne Community College Report

#5

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
178 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,626 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 178 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,626 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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130 Total Awards
$2,537 Average Tuition & Fees

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 130 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCCTI. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Report

#7

Randolph Community College

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

With a ranking of #7, Randolph Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Randolph Community College is a small public school situated in Asheboro, North Carolina. It awarded 142 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Randolph Community College full time pay an average of $2,416 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,176. Around 68% of those degree recipients 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.

Full Randolph Community College Report

#7

Stanly Community College

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

With a ranking of #7, Stanly Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Albemarle, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 97 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stanly Technical College is $2,794. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#7

Lenoir Community College

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

Lenoir 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 #7 on the list. Located in Kinston, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 120 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lenoir Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,712. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lenoir Community College Report

#10

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
154 Total Awards
$2,024 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,527 Avg Student Debt

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 154 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,024. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,632. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,527 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

#10

Beaufort County Community College

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

Beaufort County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Washington, North Carolina, and it awarded 96 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Beaufort County Community College is $2,518. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,662. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Beaufort County Community College

#12

Vance-Granville Community College

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

Vance-Granville 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 #12 on the list. Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vance-Granville Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,552. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Vance-Granville Community College

#13

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
173 Total Awards
$2,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,776 Avg Student Debt

Davidson 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 #13 on the list. DCCC is located in Thomasville, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 173 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from North Carolina who attend DCCC full time pay an average of $2,208 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,852. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% 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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#14

Brunswick Community College

Bolivia, North Carolina
41 Total Awards
$2,532 Average Tuition & Fees

Brunswick 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 #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Bolivia, North Carolina, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend Brunswick Community College full time pay an average of $2,532 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,676. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Brunswick Community College Report

#15

Gaston College

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

With a ranking of #15, Gaston College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Dallas, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 100 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gaston College is $3,186. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,330. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Gaston College

#16

Montgomery Community College

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

Montgomery Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Troy, North Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 24 students in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend MCC full time pay an average of $2,538 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,682. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#17

Craven Community College

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

Craven Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in New Bern, North Carolina, and it awarded 95 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Craven Community College is $2,022. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,630. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Craven Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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