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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in District of Columbia

2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in District of Columbia

9 Schools Ranked
$45,528 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$9,134 Avg Student Debt

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

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 District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in District of Columbia 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

Technical Learning Centers Inc

Washington, District of Columbia
139 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Technical Learning Centers Inc the most popular school in District of Columbia for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 139 students in 2021-2022.

Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Prospect College 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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#2

Career Technical Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
59 Total Awards
$8,113 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Career Technical Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in District of Columbia. This very small private for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,113 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Career Technical Institute does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
51 Total Awards
$7,176 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 9 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Bennett Career Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. Bennett Career Institute is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Since Bennett Career Institute is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#4

Saint Michael College of Allied Health

Washington, District of Columbia
18 Total Awards
$19,405 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Michael College of Allied Health. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a very small private for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,405 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Michael College of Allied Health. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia
19 Total Awards
$8,532 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. TSPA - Washington DC is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSPA - Washington DC accumulate an average of $8,532 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
9 Total Awards
$31,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Howard University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. Howard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Howard, expect to pay an average of $31,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Howard does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
3 Total Awards
$54,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Catholic University of America landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at CUA is $54,186. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

CUA 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. In fact, around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#8

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
12 Total Awards
$62,051 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgetown University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in District of Columbia list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Georgetown does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $62,051. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgetown does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
2 Total Awards
$60,946 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, George Washington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at GWU is $60,946. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GWU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 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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