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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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

235 Total Awards
$7,768 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Southern Careers Institute - Austin the most popular school in Texas for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small private for-profit school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 235 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,768 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

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

Full Southern Careers Institute - Austin Report

#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 a medium-sized public school located in Amarillo, Texas that handed out 432 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Amarillo College is $3,168. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,704. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,393 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Amarillo College Report

358 Total Awards
$7,823 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 358 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) is an excellent choice, since the school is 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. Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, the very small private for-profit school handed out 102 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Arlington Career Institute Report

235 Total Awards
$8,486 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) landed the # 5 spot on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 235 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) accumulate an average of $8,486 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Since Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) 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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203 Total Awards
$8,158 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen 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. Harlingen, Texas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 203 students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,158 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen 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 Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen Report

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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 246 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,179 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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989 Total Awards
$8,745 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Houston, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 989 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,745 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest Report

201 Total Awards
$7,833 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Pharr ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Southern Careers Institute - Pharr is a very small private for-profit school situated in Pharr, Texas. It awarded 201 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,833 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Pharr 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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#10

Midland College

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

Midland College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Midland, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 129 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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

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

Full Midland College Report

221 Total Awards
$8,010 Avg Student Debt

Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. 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.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville accumulate an average of $8,010 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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91 Total Awards
$8,319 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Southern Careers Institute - Waco did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southern Careers Institute - Waco is located in Waco, Texas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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49 Total Awards
$13,494 Average Tuition & Fees

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 49 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,494 to cover tuition and fees at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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 came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Killeen, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 605 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Central Texas College Report

#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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Galveston College is $3,266. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,726. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Galveston College accumulate an average of $11,060 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients 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 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. Waco, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 169 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Texas who attend MCC full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,910. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $10,398 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full McLennan Community College Report

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. TSTC is a public institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 896 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,227 in student loans. Around 10% 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.

Full Texas State Technical College Report

#18

Panola College

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

Panola 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. Panola College is located in Carthage, Texas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 399 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Texas who attend Panola College full time pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,896. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Panola College Report

#19

Navarro College

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

Navarro College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Corsicana, Texas, and it awarded 385 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,508 in tuition and fees if they attend Navarro College full time. 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.

In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Navarro College Report

#20

Blinn College

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

With a ranking of #20, Blinn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Brenham, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 172 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $6,230 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Blinn College. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions 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. Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,686 to cover tuition and fees at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.

Since Baptist Health System School of Health Professions 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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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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