2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region
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.
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 the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 136 schools in the New England 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.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the New England Region . Porter and Chester Institute is located in Stratford, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,087 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you want to attend Porter and Chester Institute, expect to pay an average of $15,775 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 $14,618 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Porter and Chester Institute does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 136 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lincoln Tech - Lincoln is a very small private for-profit school situated in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It awarded 456 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,439 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in East Windsor, Connecticut, the small private for-profit school awarded 426 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,488 in student loans. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 136 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Shelton, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school awarded 385 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,474 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. MTTI is a private for-profit institution located in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 285 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTTI accumulate an average of $9,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, and it awarded 265 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Somerville accumulate an average of $11,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
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With a ranking of #7, Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school handed out 261 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,178 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester 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 #8 on the list. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school awarded 209 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester accumulate an average of $11,339 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
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National Aviation Academy of New England came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. National Aviation Academy of New England is located in Concord, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 176 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,262 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
Vermont Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Vermont Tech is located in Randolph, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 156 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Vermont pay an average of $16,082 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vermont Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,498. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,035 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Vermont Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school awarded 143 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, expect to pay an average of $16,327 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,396 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
New England Hair Academy came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Malden, Massachusetts, and it awarded 116 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,948 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private for-profit institution located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 115 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
American Institute - West Hartford landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school handed out 114 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,837 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
American Institute - West Hartford is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Eastern Maine 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 #15 on the list. Located in Bangor, Maine, the small public school handed out 108 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,865 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Maine Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,745. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,328 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Maine Community College. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 107 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NECC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,328. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,831 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
NECC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Stone Academy-West Haven landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Stone Academy-West Haven is a very small private for-profit school situated in West Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 104 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stone Academy-West Haven accumulate an average of $15,590 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Asnuntuck 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 #18 on the list. Located in Enfield, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,556 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,508. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,741 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ACC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Stone Academy-East Hartford came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. East Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 98 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stone Academy-East Hartford accumulate an average of $15,590 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #19, North Bennet Street School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Bennet Street School is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,842 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.
Quinsigamond Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 97 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Quinsigamond Community College is $5,830. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,774. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,488 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northeast Technical Institute ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Northeast Technical Institute is located in Scarborough, Maine and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 95 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,113 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, Goodwin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Goodwin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in East Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 93 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Goodwin is $21,188. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Goodwin accumulate an average of $13,592 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Goodwin does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Empire Beauty School-Hooksett did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit institution located in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Empire Beauty School-Hooksett accumulate an average of $12,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
With a ranking of #25, MotoRing Technical Training Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in East Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 82 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTTI accumulate an average of $8,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston | Cranston, RI |
| 27 | International Institute of Cosmetology | Wethersfield, CT |
| 28 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island | Pawtucket, RI |
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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