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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan
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. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 100 schools in Michigan 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.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan
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Our analysis found MIAT College of Technology to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Michigan. MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Canton, Michigan. The school has a small population, and 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.
MIAT College of Technology does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lansing Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. LCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 450 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Douglas J Aveda Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 317 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Dorsey College, Woodhaven. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Madison Heights, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 271 students in 2021-2022.
Dorsey College, Woodhaven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,680. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,919 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Macomb Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 316 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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.
Macomb Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dorsey College, Roseville landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Dorsey College, Roseville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Roseville, Michigan. It awarded 305 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Roseville is $31,680. 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 $13,227 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 280 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Grand Rapids Community College full time pay an average of $7,929 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,679. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Grand Rapids Community College accumulate an average of $8,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Dorsey College, Dearborn came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 191 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,320 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Dearborn. 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 $12,896 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Kellogg 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 #9 on the list. This small public school is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, and it awarded 199 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Michigan who attend Kellogg Community College full time pay an average of $7,013 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,038. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,660 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kellogg Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Dorsey College, Wayne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Wayne, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 145 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,680 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Wayne. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dorsey College, Wayne accumulate an average of $12,193 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Wayne County Community College District came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 484 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees if they attend WCCCD full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,998. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCCCD. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Roosevelt Park, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 87 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 $8,271 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ross - Roosevelt Park, 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.
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With a ranking of #13, Ross Medical Education Center - Flint did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 78 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,271 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ross - Flint, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Ross - Grand Rapids North is a very small private for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 162 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Grand Rapids North accumulate an average of $8,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Ross - Grand Rapids North does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Ross Medical Education Center - Kentwood came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Kentwood, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 92 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Kentwood accumulate an average of $8,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ross - Kentwood does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Muskegon Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Muskegon, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 90 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees if they attend Muskegon Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,810. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Muskegon Community College accumulate an average of $9,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Muskegon Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Paul Mitchell the School Michigan came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 79 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,815 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Dorsey College, Saginaw 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 #17 on the list. Dorsey College, Saginaw is located in Saginaw, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 95 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,680 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Saginaw. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dorsey College, Saginaw accumulate an average of $13,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Schoolcraft College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 117 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Schoolcraft College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,652. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,341 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Schoolcraft College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ross Medical Education Center - Madison Heights landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Warren, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Madison Heights accumulate an average of $7,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ross - Madison Heights. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Twin City Beauty College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Twin City Beauty College is located in Saint Joseph, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 44 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Alpena 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 #22 on the list. Located in Alpena, Michigan, the small public school awarded 83 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Alpena Community College is $7,995. 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 $9,535 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Alpena Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Delta College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 79 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,980 in tuition and fees if they attend Delta College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Delta College accumulate an average of $11,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Delta College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakland Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Auburn Hills, Michigan that handed out 324 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,400 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. 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 $9,105 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Oakland Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Michigan Career and Technical Institute ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list. Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a very small public school located in Plainwell, Michigan that handed out 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 18% of those degree recipients 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%.
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