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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire

2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire

17 Schools Ranked
$8,090 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$11,051 Avg Student Debt

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

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 New Hampshire ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New Hampshire 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

Empire Beauty School-Hooksett

Hooksett, New Hampshire
98 Total Awards
$8,788 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Empire Beauty School-Hooksett to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New Hampshire. 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 98 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Full Empire Beauty School-Hooksett Report

#2

White Mountains Community College

Berlin, New Hampshire
49 Total Awards
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, White Mountains Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. White Mountains Community College is located in Berlin, New Hampshire and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they attend White Mountains Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,300. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at White Mountains Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full White Mountains Community College Report

#3

Harmony Health Care Institute

Merrimack, New Hampshire
77 Total Awards
$11,904 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Harmony Health Care Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and it awarded 77 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Harmony Health Care Institute accumulate an average of $11,904 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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#4

Manchester Community College

Manchester, New Hampshire
45 Total Awards
$7,090 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Manchester Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. MCC is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $7,090 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,340. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Manchester Community College Report

32 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics - A Paul Mitchell Partner School. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Michaels School of Hair Design and Esthetics is located in Bedford, New Hampshire and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#5

Empire Beauty School-Somersworth

Somersworth, New Hampshire
50 Total Awards
$8,438 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Empire Beauty School-Somersworth. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Empire Beauty School-Somersworth is located in Somersworth, New Hampshire and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 50 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,438 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
53 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,751 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, NHTI-Concord’s Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school handed out 53 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they attend NHTI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $12,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at NHTI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full NHTI-Concord’s Community College Report

#8

Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
47 Total Awards

Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the very small private for-profit school handed out 47 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Paul Mitchell the School Portsmouth Report

#9

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
55 Total Awards
$6,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,568 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, River Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Claremont, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 55 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,190. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,568 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

NH Community Technical College - Claremont does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Empire Beauty School-Laconia

Laconia, New Hampshire
22 Total Awards
$8,788 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Empire Beauty School-Laconia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Laconia, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 22 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Empire Beauty School-Laconia accumulate an average of $8,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Full Empire Beauty School-Laconia Report

#12

Keene Beauty Academy

Keene, New Hampshire
17 Total Awards
$11,464 Avg Student Debt

Keene Beauty Academy came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Keene Beauty Academy is a very small private for-profit school located in Keene, New Hampshire that handed out 17 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Keene Beauty Academy accumulate an average of $11,464 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Keene Beauty Academy Report

#13

New England School of Hair Design

West Lebanon, New Hampshire
11 Total Awards
$11,976 Avg Student Debt

New England School of Hair Design 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. New England School of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,976 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#14

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
7 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Great Bay Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Great Bay Community College is a small public school situated in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Great Bay Community College is $7,200. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Great Bay Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
11 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern New Hampshire University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at SNHU is $15,380. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SNHU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
12 Total Awards
$7,140 Average Tuition & Fees

Nashua Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Hampshire list. Nashua Community College is a small public school situated in Nashua, New Hampshire. It awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nashua Community College is $7,140. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,390.

Nashua 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Nashua Community College Report

#17

Lakes Region Community College

Laconia, New Hampshire
4 Total Awards
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakes Region Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Laconia, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakes Region Community College is $6,720. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,970.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lakes Region Community College. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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