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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 a small private for-profit school situated in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It awarded 967 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,458 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Porter and Chester Institute does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lincoln Tech - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Rhode Island and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 428 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,529 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in East Windsor, Connecticut, the very small private for-profit school handed out 536 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 11% 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. 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. Around 60% 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 279 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,626 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
With a ranking of #6, Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Somerville, Massachusetts is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 246 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,193 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
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. Lincoln Tech - New Britain is a private for-profit institution located in New Britain, Connecticut. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 279 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,262 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
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Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is a very small private for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 187 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,112 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
National Aviation Academy of New England landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. National Aviation Academy of New England is located in Concord, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 153 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,789 in student loans. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
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Vermont Technical 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 #10 on the list. This small public school is located in Randolph, Vermont, and it awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $15,546 in tuition and fees if they attend Vermont Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,502. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Vermont Tech accumulate an average of $8,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Vermont Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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. Hamden, Connecticut is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 160 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is $14,870. 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 $12,383 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New England Hair Academy ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Malden, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 103 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 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 #13 on the list. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a very small private for-profit school located in Woburn, Massachusetts that handed out 107 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,796 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
American Institute - West Hartford ranked #14 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 West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 139 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,897 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at American Institute - West Hartford. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 78 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern Maine Community College is $3,877. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,757. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,665 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Online courses are available at Eastern Maine Community College, 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, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend NECC full time pay an average of $5,688 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,472. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,907 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NECC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Asnuntuck Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Enfield, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 117 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ACC is $4,772. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,172. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,911 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
ACC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Quinsigamond Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it awarded 130 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Quinsigamond Community College full time pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,774. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,814 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Quinsigamond Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northeast Technical Institute landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,077 in student loans.
Goodwin College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in East Hartford, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 113 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,188 to cover tuition and fees at Goodwin. 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 $13,227 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Goodwin does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a very small private for-profit school located in Hooksett, New Hampshire that handed out 98 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,788 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute 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. MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a very small private for-profit school located in East Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 52 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% 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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