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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington
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.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 61 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Charter College the most popular school in Washington for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Charter College is a small private for-profit school located in Vancouver, Washington that handed out 1,013 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Charter College accumulate an average of $13,783 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Charter College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Perry Technical Institute. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in Yakima, Washington, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 360 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,160 in student loans. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Perry Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 61 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Olympic College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Bremerton, Washington, the small public school handed out 384 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OC is $4,472. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,740. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OC accumulate an average of $18,291 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
OC 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, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Washington. Located in Everett, Washington, the very small private for-profit school handed out 225 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett accumulate an average of $8,374 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,928 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,278. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,850 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Spokane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Pima Medical Institute - Renton 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. PMI Renton is a private for-profit institution located in Renton, Washington. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 274 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Renton accumulate an average of $6,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
PMI Renton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 4% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Renton Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Renton, Washington, the small public school awarded 207 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Renton Technical College is $5,784. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,252. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Renton Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clover Park Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. CPTC is located in Lakewood, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 320 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,979 to cover tuition and fees at CPTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,308 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CPTC. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Divers Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Divers Institute of Technology is a very small private for-profit school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 294 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Divers Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $7,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.
Carrington College, Spokane ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. Carrington College, Spokane is located in Spokane, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 218 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College, Spokane accumulate an average of $8,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carrington College, Spokane. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle 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 #11 on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the very small private for-profit school handed out 187 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Seattle accumulate an average of $7,469 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
PMI Seattle does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 4% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Bellingham Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bellingham Technical College is a small public school located in Bellingham, Washington that handed out 176 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,095 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,357. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Walla Walla Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, the small public school handed out 136 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,540 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
Walla Walla 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Paul Mitchell the School Richland 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 Richland, Washington, and it awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,934 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
With a ranking of #15, Gene Juarez Academy-Federal Way did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Gene Juarez Academy is located in Federal Way, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 126 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,645 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, Everett Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Everett, Washington, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Everett Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,831. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,783 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Everett Community College. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fosbre Academy of Hair Design landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Olympia, Washington is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 71 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,213 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Seattle Central College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,865 in tuition and fees if they attend Seattle Central full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,354. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Seattle Central does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shoreline Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Shoreline Community College is a small public school located in Shoreline, Washington that handed out 69 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,256 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shoreline Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,082. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Shoreline Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Summit Salon Academy - Tacoma came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,971 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Clark College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington ranking. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 103 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,133. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Clark College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace 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 #21 on the list. Gene Juarez Academy-Mountlake Terrace is a very small private for-profit school located in Mountlake Terrace, Washington that handed out 49 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Spokane landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Paul Mitchell the School Spokane is a very small private for-profit school located in Spokane Valley, Washington that handed out 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,426 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
International Air and Hospitality Academy ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Washington list. International Air and Hospitality Academy is located in Vancouver, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 52 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,491 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% 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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