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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut
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.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 40 schools in Connecticut 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.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Connecticut
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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 Connecticut. Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the small private for-profit school awarded 967 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Porter and Chester Institute does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,856. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Porter and Chester Institute accumulate an average of $12,458 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Porter and Chester Institute does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 40 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lincoln Tech - East Windsor is a very small private for-profit school situated in East Windsor, Connecticut. It awarded 536 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - East Windsor accumulate an average of $11,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Shelton, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 408 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Out of the 40 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain landed the # 4 spot on the list. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 279 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,262 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Connecticut. Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is a very small private for-profit school located in Hamden, Connecticut that handed out 160 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,870 to cover tuition and fees at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden accumulate an average of $12,383 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
American Institute - West Hartford came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. American Institute - West Hartford is a very small private for-profit school located in West Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 139 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,897 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at American Institute - West Hartford. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Asnuntuck Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Located in Enfield, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 117 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,772 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,172. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,911 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Goodwin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Goodwin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in East Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Goodwin, expect to pay an average of $21,188 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Goodwin does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
International Institute of Cosmetology 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 #11 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 81 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from International Institute of Cosmetology accumulate an average of $10,898 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Bristol Technical Education Center landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Bristol Technical Education Center is a very small public school situated in Bristol, Connecticut. It awarded 128 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
Cortiva Institute, Cromwell came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Cromwell, Connecticut, and it awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cortiva Institute accumulate an average of $7,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Ricci’s Academy of Cosmetology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Newtown, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school awarded 62 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 $10,332 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Naugatuck Valley Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school located in Waterbury, Connecticut that handed out 59 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Naugatuck Valley Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,140. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Academy Di Capelli - School of Cosmetology 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. Wallingford, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 48 students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School North Haven came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Paul Mitchell the School North Haven is a very small private for-profit school located in North Haven, Connecticut that handed out 43 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School North Haven accumulate an average of $7,898 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Housatonic 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 #19 on the list. Housatonic Community College is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Housatonic Community College is $4,740. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,140. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Housatonic Community 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 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc is located in Seymour, Connecticut and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc accumulate an average of $8,530 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
With a ranking of #21, University of Hartford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at UHart is $46,148. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
UHart 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 8% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Manchester 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 Manchester, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 46 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,700 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,100. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Industrial Management Training Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Industrial Management Training Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in Waterbury, Connecticut that handed out 39 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,910 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.
With a ranking of #24, Quinebaug Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. QVCC is a small public school situated in Danielson, Connecticut. It awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend QVCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,220. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at QVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
European Academy of Cosmetology and Hairdressing came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Guilford, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 29 students in 2021-2022.
Around 100% 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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