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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California
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. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 363 schools in California to see which undergraduate 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.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
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Our 2023 rankings named Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts the most popular school in California for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit institution located in San Mateo, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 796 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Unitek College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Fremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 936 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,084 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Unitek College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 363 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school situated in Clovis, California. It awarded 830 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,356 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means American Career College - Los Angeles is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. American Career College - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 763 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,701 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since American Career College - Los Angeles does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means UEI College-Bakersfield is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small private for-profit school is located in Bakersfield, California, and it awarded 819 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,988 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Huntington Park, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 768 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,819 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
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United Education Institute-Chula Vista ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a private for-profit institution located in Chula Vista, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,013 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from United Education Institute-Chula Vista accumulate an average of $8,819 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, UEI College-Gardena did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Gardena, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 743 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UEI College-Gardena accumulate an average of $8,743 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
UEI College-Gardena 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 1% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, American Career College - Ontario did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Ontario, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 544 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
American Career College - Ontario does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.
Carrington College, Sacramento ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in Sacramento, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 769 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 $11,445 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Carrington College, Sacramento does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, UEI College-Riverside did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 765 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UEI College-Riverside accumulate an average of $8,787 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
United Education Institute-West Covina came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. United Education Institute-West Covina is a small private for-profit school located in West Covina, California that handed out 804 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from United Education Institute-West Covina accumulate an average of $8,819 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
American Career College - Anaheim came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Anaheim, California, and it awarded 504 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from American Career College - Anaheim accumulate an average of $10,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
One thing to take note of is that American Career College - Anaheim does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
UEI College-Fresno 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 #14 on the list. UEI College-Fresno is located in Fresno, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 648 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,988 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
United Education Institute-Encino landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. United Education Institute-Encino is a very small private for-profit school situated in Reseda, California. It awarded 548 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,862 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
UEI College-Sacramento 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. Located in Sacramento, California, the very small private for-profit school handed out 604 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,730 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school situated in Visalia, California. It awarded 605 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, United Education Institute-Anaheim did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. United Education Institute-Anaheim is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 706 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from United Education Institute-Anaheim accumulate an average of $8,862 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #19, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton 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 Stockton, California, and it awarded 440 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,913 in student loans. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Oceanside, California, the very small private for-profit school awarded 593 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos accumulate an average of $8,862 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
United Education Institute-Ontario landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. United Education Institute-Ontario is a very small private for-profit school located in Ontario, California that handed out 570 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from United Education Institute-Ontario accumulate an average of $8,862 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Southern California Institute of Technology landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Southern California Institute of Technology is a very small private for-profit school situated in Anaheim, California. It awarded 331 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southern California Institute of Technology is $19,190. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,635 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
North-West College - West Covina 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 #23 on the list. NWC West Covina is a very small private for-profit school situated in West Covina, California. It awarded 374 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,695 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
NWC West Covina is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
North-West College - Riverside 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 #24 on the list. Located in Riverside, California, the very small private for-profit school handed out 284 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWC Riverside accumulate an average of $11,963 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out NWC Riverside. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
North-West College-Long Beach came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. North-West College-Long Beach is a very small private for-profit school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 215 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,862 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, NWC Long Beach is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
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| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Palomar College | San Marcos, CA |
| 52 | Blake Austin College | Vacaville, CA |
| 53 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA |
| 54 | City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| 55 | School Removed |
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Brownson Technical School | Anaheim, CA |
| 57 | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA |
| 58 | North-West College - Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA |
| 59 | Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 60 | National Career College | Panorama City, CA |
| 61 | Associated Technical College-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| 62 | Carrington College-San Leandro | San Leandro, CA |
| 63 | Homestead Schools | Torrance, CA |
| 63 | Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA |
| 65 | Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa, CA |
| 65 | Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA |
| 67 | American College of Healthcare and Technology | Riverside, CA |
| 67 | Victor Valley College | Victorville, CA |
| 67 | Career Care Institute | Lancaster, CA |
| 70 | Angeles College | Los Angeles, CA |
| 70 | Unitek College | South San Francisco, CA |
| 72 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Riverside, CA |
| 73 | Tri-Community Adult Education | Covina, CA |
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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