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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

122 Schools Ranked
$4,814 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 122 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

1,714 Total Awards

Our analysis found Mountainland Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . Mountainland Technical College is a small public school situated in Lehi, Utah. It awarded 1,714 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

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#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
3,473 Total Awards
$4,126 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Front Range Community College is a fairly large public school located in Westminster, Colorado that handed out 3,473 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FRCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,776. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Online courses are available at FRCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#3

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
865 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Davis Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Davis Tech is a small public school situated in Kaysville, Utah. It awarded 865 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
1,253 Total Awards
$4,065 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 1,253 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PPCC is $4,065. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,714. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PPCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Pikes Peak Community College Report

#5

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
1,290 Total Awards
$4,471 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Red Rocks Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,290 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend Red Rocks Community College full time pay an average of $4,471 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,135. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Red Rocks Community College Report

#6

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
1,815 Total Awards
$4,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Pueblo Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Pueblo Community College is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,815 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend Pueblo Community College full time pay an average of $4,626 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,275. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Online courses are available at Pueblo Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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588 Total Awards

With a ranking of #7, Uintah Basin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Roosevelt, Utah, and it awarded 588 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

Full Uintah Basin Technical College Report

#8

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
819 Total Awards
$2,954 Average Tuition & Fees

Aims Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 819 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Aims Community College is $2,954. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,850. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Aims Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
647 Total Awards
$4,980 Average Tuition & Fees

Colorado Mountain College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 647 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mountain College full time pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,820. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado Mountain College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, Colorado
416 Total Awards

Emily Griffith Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Emily Griffith Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 416 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Emily Griffith does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 0% took at least some of their classes online.

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560 Total Awards

Ogden-Weber Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Ogden, Utah, the small public school awarded 560 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogden-Weber Tech College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Ogden-Weber Technical College Report

#12

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah
352 Total Awards

Dixie Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Saint George, Utah, the small public school handed out 352 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Dixie Technical College Report

480 Total Awards

Bridgerland Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Bridgerland ATC is located in Logan, Utah and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 480 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bridgerland ATC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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311 Total Awards

Lincoln College of Technology - Denver ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the small private for-profit school awarded 311 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

Full Lincoln College of Technology - Denver Report

#15

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, Utah
322 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, Southwest Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Southwest Tech is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 322 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Full Southwest Technical College Report

#16

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
339 Total Awards
$5,240 Average Tuition & Fees

Trinidad State Junior College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Trinidad State Junior College is located in Trinidad, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 339 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees if they attend Trinidad State Junior College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,360. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

Trinidad State Junior College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#17

Concorde Career College - Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
280 Total Awards

Concorde Career College - Aurora landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Concorde Career College - Aurora is a very small private for-profit school located in Aurora, Colorado that handed out 280 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Since Concorde Career College - Aurora 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.

Full Concorde Career College - Aurora Report

#18

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
383 Total Awards
$9,297 Average Tuition & Fees

Colorado Mesa University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Colorado Mesa is located in Grand Junction, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 383 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colorado Mesa. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,019. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mesa. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Colorado Mesa University Report

#19

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
228 Total Awards
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Western Idaho ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Nampa, Idaho is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 228 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

One thing to take note of is that CWI does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
408 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees

Community College of Denver ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 408 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCD is $4,586. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,235. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

CCD does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Community College of Denver Report

#21

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, Colorado
273 Total Awards
$5,345 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern Junior College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. NJC is located in Sterling, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 273 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NJC is $5,345. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,691. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

NJC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#22

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
239 Total Awards
$4,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Snow College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Snow College is a public institution located in Ephraim, Utah. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 239 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,180 in tuition and fees if they attend Snow College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,130. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Snow College. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
715 Total Awards
$4,257 Average Tuition & Fees

Salt Lake Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large public school awarded 715 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $4,257 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salt Lake Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,701. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Salt Lake Community College. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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200 Total Awards

Technical College of the Rockies ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Technical College of the Rockies is a very small public school located in Delta, Colorado that handed out 200 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Technical College of the Rockies. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Technical College of the Rockies Report

#25

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, Colorado
361 Total Awards
$4,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Pickens Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the very small public school awarded 361 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,930 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pickens Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,830. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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