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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 475 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 11,706 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,816 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DeVry University - Illinois is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school located in Naperville, Illinois that handed out 2,903 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois is $15,032. 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 $16,207 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DeVry University - Illinois. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school situated in Springfield, Illinois. It awarded 983 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,868 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
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Out of the 475 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 575 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MATC is $4,867. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,018. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,467 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MATC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 475 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and it awarded 745 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,814 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,965. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,467 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWTC. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Hondros College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the small private for-profit school awarded 650 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Hondros College of Nursing, expect to pay an average of $20,455 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hondros College of Nursing accumulate an average of $13,486 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hondros College of Nursing. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.
Universal Technical Institute - Illinois ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Lisle, Illinois, the small private for-profit school handed out 627 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,108 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awarded 500 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,642 in tuition and fees if they attend CVTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,793. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,592 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
CVTC 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 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 715 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,462 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
MIAT College of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MIAT College of Technology is a small private for-profit school situated in Canton, Michigan. It awarded 633 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MIAT College of Technology. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 694 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FVTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,977. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,922 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FVTC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 400 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they attend WCTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,722. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,072 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WCTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Madison Area Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 633 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,607 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,812. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,509 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Madison 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 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Lansing Community College 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. Located in Lansing, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 450 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend LCC full time pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,760. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,005 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
LCC 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 90% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 328 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Columbus State accumulate an average of $6,939 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Columbus State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Douglas J Aveda Institute came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 317 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #17, Dorsey College, Woodhaven did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Madison Heights, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 271 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Dorsey College, Woodhaven, expect to pay an average of $31,680 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dorsey College, Woodhaven accumulate an average of $11,919 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school handed out 477 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $8,643 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WITC. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Macomb Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Warren, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 316 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Macomb Community College is $6,210. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,830. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Macomb Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Melrose Park, Illinois, the small private for-profit school awarded 310 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park accumulate an average of $11,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Sinclair Community College 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. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 686 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,316. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,117 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dayton School of Medical Massage ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 289 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Dayton School of Medical Massage, expect to pay an average of $18,122 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,810 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. HIWT is located in Troy, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 256 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,439 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
ETI School of Skilled Trades landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Willowbrook, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school awarded 308 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,821 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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 the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Honorable Mentions
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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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