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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
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 Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 47 schools in Indiana 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 Indiana
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Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Indiana. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 11,706 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,637. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,816 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is a very small private for-profit school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 293 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis accumulate an average of $12,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Vincennes, Indiana, the fairly large public school handed out 1,153 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $6,654 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vincennes University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,739. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,980 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Vincennes University. In fact, around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 47 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, landed the # 4 spot on the list.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fortis College - Indianapolis helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Indiana. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 64 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis College - Indianapolis is $14,432. 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 $11,018 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Indianapolis does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Carmel, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 86 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,287 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Indianapolis. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ross Medical Education Center - Fort Wayne ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,118 in loans while pursuing 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 Ross - Fort Wayne. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis is a very small private for-profit school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis accumulate an average of $9,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Granger came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Ross Medical Education Center - Granger is a very small private for-profit school located in Granger, Indiana that handed out 74 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,143 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Ross - Granger 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 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ross Medical Education Center - Muncie landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 63 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Muncie accumulate an average of $8,356 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ross - Muncie. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Indiana Wellness College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Indiana Wellness College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Carmel, Indiana. It awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Indiana Wellness College accumulate an average of $6,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you want to attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis, expect to pay an average of $16,757 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis accumulate an average of $26,902 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.
Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 64 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne accumulate an average of $10,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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Denmark College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Merrillville, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Kokomo ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. Ross - Kokomo is a private for-profit institution located in Kokomo, Indiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,309 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Ross - Kokomo, 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Highland, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 62 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Tricoci HLD accumulate an average of $8,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
The Salon Professional Academy - Evansville ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana list. TSPA - Evansville is located in Evansville, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSPA - Evansville accumulate an average of $10,262 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
With a ranking of #17, PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is located in Clarksville, Indiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,472 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
With a ranking of #19, Ross Medical Education Center - Evansville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 54 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Evansville accumulate an average of $8,309 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ross - Evansville. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Rogers Academy of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 50 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville 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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Merrillville, Indiana, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Merrillville accumulate an average of $10,844 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Lafayette came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Ross - Lafayette is a private for-profit institution located in Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Lafayette accumulate an average of $8,309 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ross - Lafayette does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Summit Salon Academy - Anderson came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Anderson, Indiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 43 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Summit Salon Academy - Kokomo 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 #25 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Kokomo, Indiana, and it awarded 49 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,910 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% 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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