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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 715 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Bluegrass Community and Technical College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 3,006 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $4,640. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,560. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Bluegrass Community and Technical 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. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southeast Region . Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 2,430 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,640. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,560. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jefferson Community and Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Central Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southeast Region . This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 3,146 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend CGTC full time pay an average of $3,082 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,482. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
CGTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Gateway Community and Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gateway Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Florence, Kentucky that handed out 2,462 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,560. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gateway does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Southeast Region . This medium-sized public school is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and it awarded 2,206 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 3,377 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,252. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,652. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2,064 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,112. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Maysville Community and Technical College is located in Maysville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,121 basic certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Maysville Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Maysville Community and Technical 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Paducah, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,788 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wake Technical Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 3,202 basic 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wake Technical Community College. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,800 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Georgia Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,522. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Savannah Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,779 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Savannah Tech is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Online courses are available at Savannah Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,475 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,562. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ashland Community and Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Ashland, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1,604 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend ACTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ACTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
South Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. South Florida Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 1,033 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
South Florida Institute of Technology does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Somerset Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Somerset Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Somerset, Kentucky that handed out 1,551 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend SCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 1,534 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SKYCTC is $4,560. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,480. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SKYCTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #18, Owensboro Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Owensboro, Kentucky that handed out 1,861 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Owensboro Community and Technical College is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Owensboro Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a small private for-profit school situated in Covington, Louisiana. It awarded 989 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,120 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Atlanta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 1,806 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they attend Atlanta Area Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,564. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Atlanta Area Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Martinsburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the small private for-profit school handed out 749 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Martinsburg College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Griffin, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3,005 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hazard Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Hazard Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Hazard, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,044 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hazard Community and Technical College is $4,560. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,480. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Hazard Community and Technical 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 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 2,076 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,286. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,686. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at GTC, 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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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%.
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