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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas

21 Schools Ranked
$6,671 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,512 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Texas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Texas 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.

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235 Total Awards
$7,768 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southern Careers Institute - Austin to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Texas. Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a small private for-profit school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 235 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,768 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Austin 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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#2

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
432 Total Awards
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,393 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Amarillo College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Amarillo College is located in Amarillo, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 432 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Amarillo College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,704. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Amarillo College accumulate an average of $14,393 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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358 Total Awards
$7,823 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop). It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the very small private for-profit school handed out 358 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) 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

Arlington Career Institute

Grand Prairie, Texas
102 Total Awards

Out of the 21 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arlington Career Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Arlington Career Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in Grand Prairie, Texas that handed out 102 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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235 Total Awards
$8,486 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 235 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,486 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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203 Total Awards
$8,158 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen is a very small private for-profit school situated in Harlingen, Texas. It awarded 203 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen accumulate an average of $8,158 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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246 Total Awards
$8,179 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi is a very small private for-profit school situated in Corpus Christi, Texas. It awarded 246 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,179 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi 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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989 Total Awards
$8,745 Avg Student Debt

The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 989 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,745 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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201 Total Awards
$7,833 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Southern Careers Institute - Pharr did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pharr, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 201 students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,833 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Southern Careers Institute - Pharr 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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91 Total Awards
$8,319 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Waco ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Southern Careers Institute - Waco is a private for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,319 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Southern Careers Institute - Waco 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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#10

Midland College

Midland, Texas
129 Total Awards
$4,650 Average Tuition & Fees

Midland 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. Midland College is located in Midland, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 129 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,650 in tuition and fees if they attend Midland College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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221 Total Awards
$8,010 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Brownsville, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 221 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,010 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville 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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49 Total Awards
$13,494 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 49 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, expect to pay an average of $13,494 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

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

Full Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Report

#14

Central Texas College

Killeen, Texas
605 Total Awards
$8,767 Avg Student Debt

Central Texas College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Killeen, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 605 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Texas College accumulate an average of $8,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
153 Total Awards
$3,266 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,060 Avg Student Debt

Galveston College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Galveston College is a public institution located in Galveston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend Galveston College full time pay an average of $3,266 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,726. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,060 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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169 Total Awards
$4,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,398 Avg Student Debt

McLennan Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. MCC is a public institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 169 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,398 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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896 Total Awards
$10,227 Avg Student Debt

Texas State Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in Waco, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 896 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

Around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#18

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
399 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees

Panola College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Carthage, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 399 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Panola College is $3,840. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,896. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#19

Navarro College

Corsicana, Texas
385 Total Awards
$4,508 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,750 Avg Student Debt

Navarro College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Navarro College is a medium-sized public school located in Corsicana, Texas that handed out 385 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,508 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Navarro College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,368. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Navarro College accumulate an average of $9,750 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#20

Blinn College

Brenham, Texas
172 Total Awards
$6,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,616 Avg Student Debt

Blinn College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Brenham, Texas, and it awarded 172 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend Blinn College full time pay an average of $6,230 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,940. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Blinn College accumulate an average of $16,616 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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22 Total Awards
$16,686 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,254 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is $16,686. 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 Baptist Health System School of Health Professions accumulate an average of $13,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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