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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada

23 Schools Ranked
$6,741 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$9,520 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Nevada 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, Nevada
986 Total Awards
$8,214 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Career College the most popular school in Nevada for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northwest Career College is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 986 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,214 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Northwest Career College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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217 Total Awards
$7,469 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 217 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,469 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at PMI Las Vegas. In fact, around 5% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
194 Total Awards
$3,772 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Great Basin College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nevada. Elko, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 194 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,772 in tuition and fees if they attend Great Basin College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,147. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Great Basin College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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132 Total Awards
$16,757 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,876 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Nevada. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 132 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,757 to cover tuition and fees at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,876 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Nevada Career Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada
205 Total Awards
$10,912 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nevada Career Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 205 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,912 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Nevada Career Institute 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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#6

Carrington College, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
105 Total Awards
$8,082 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Carrington College, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 105 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College, Las Vegas accumulate an average of $8,082 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Las Vegas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.

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96 Total Awards
$8,064 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 96 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,064 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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156 Total Awards
$12,993 Avg Student Debt

Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas 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 #8 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 156 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas accumulate an average of $12,993 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Carrington College, Reno

Reno, Nevada
63 Total Awards
$8,437 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Carrington College, Reno 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 Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Reno. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Advanced Training Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada
123 Total Awards
$8,378 Avg Student Debt

Advanced Training Institute came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 123 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Advanced Training Institute accumulate an average of $8,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
145 Total Awards
$3,968 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Southern Nevada came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. CSN is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 145 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSN is $3,968. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,869. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSN. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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249 Total Awards
$3,162 Average Tuition & Fees

Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Located in Reno, Nevada, the medium-sized public school handed out 249 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $3,162 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Truckee Meadows Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,639. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Truckee Meadows 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 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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116 Total Awards

Paul Mitchell the School Reno ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada list. Paul Mitchell the School Reno is a very small private for-profit school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 116 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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89 Total Awards
$8,409 Avg Student Debt

Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas 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. Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas accumulate an average of $8,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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111 Total Awards
$9,090 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Career College of Northern Nevada 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 Sparks, Nevada, and it awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,090 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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#16

Aveda Institute Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
91 Total Awards
$8,353 Avg Student Debt

Aveda Institute Las Vegas ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada list. Aveda Institute Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 $8,353 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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#17

L Makeup Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada
60 Total Awards
$5,096 Avg Student Debt

L Makeup Institute came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 60 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,096 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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41 Total Awards
$7,775 Avg Student Debt

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Nevada ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno accumulate an average of $7,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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35 Total Awards
$7,981 Avg Student Debt

International Academy of Style landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Reno, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 35 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from International Academy of Style accumulate an average of $7,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Milan Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
$8,101 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Milan Institute-Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,101 in student loans.

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#21

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
30 Total Awards
$3,838 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Western Nevada College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Carson City, Nevada, the small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,838 in tuition and fees if they attend WNC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,738. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WNC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#22

Las Vegas College

Las Vegas, Nevada
16 Total Awards

With a ranking of #22, Las Vegas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school handed out 16 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Las Vegas College. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#22

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
$8,947 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Nevada - Las Vegas 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 #22 on the list.

Students from Nevada who attend UNLV full time pay an average of $8,947 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,489.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNLV. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 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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