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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 awarded 289 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Pitt Community College

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pitt Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Winterville, North Carolina that handed out 164 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt Community College is $1,940. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,548. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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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. FTCC is a fairly large public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 176 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,564 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FTCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,708. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,322 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% 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.

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#4

Wayne Community College

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Wayne Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 203 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wayne Community College is $2,524. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

Wake Technical Community College

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Wake Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 178 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wake Technical Community College is $2,768. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $16,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 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 Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 130 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from North Carolina who attend CCCTI full time pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,681. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Randolph Community College

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

Randolph Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 142 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,416 in tuition and fees if they attend Randolph Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,176. Of those students who received their degree, 68% 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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#7

Stanly Community College

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

Stanly Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, and it awarded 97 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Lenoir Community College

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

Lenoir Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Lenoir Community College is located in Kinston, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 120 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from North Carolina who attend Lenoir Community College full time pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,712. 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 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 154 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,024. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,632. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College accumulate an average of $10,527 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients 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.

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#10

Beaufort County Community College

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

Beaufort County Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Beaufort County Community College is a small public school located in Washington, North Carolina that handed out 96 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,518 in tuition and fees if they attend Beaufort County Community College full time. 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.

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#12

Vance-Granville Community College

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

Vance-Granville Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vance-Granville Community College is $1,944. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,552. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Vance-Granville Community College Report

#13

Davidson County Community College

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

With a ranking of #13, Davidson County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Davidson County Community College is a small public school located in Thomasville, North Carolina that handed out 173 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DCCC is $2,208. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,852. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,776 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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

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#14

Brunswick Community College

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

Brunswick Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Brunswick Community College is located in Bolivia, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 41 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,532 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Brunswick Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,676. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

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

Full Brunswick Community College Report

#15

Gaston College

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

Gaston College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Gaston College is a public institution located in Dallas, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,186 in tuition and fees if they attend Gaston College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

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#16

Montgomery Community College

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

Montgomery Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Montgomery Community College is a very small public school located in Troy, North Carolina that handed out 24 undergraduate certificates 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Craven Community College

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

Craven 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 #17 on the list. Craven Community College is a small public school situated in New Bern, North Carolina. It awarded 95 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,022 in tuition and fees if they attend Craven Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,630. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

Around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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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