2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 45 schools in Colorado 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.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado
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Our analysis found Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Colorado. Located in Boulder, Colorado, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 2,792 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 $8,986 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Escoffier - Boulder does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lincoln College of Technology - Denver is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lincoln Tech - Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 519 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Denver accumulate an average of $11,556 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Intellitec College - Grand Junction. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. This small private for-profit school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 399 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,554 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pickens Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 156 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,930 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pickens Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,830. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Out of the 45 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Denver landed the # 5 spot on the list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 223 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Denver accumulate an average of $6,776 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Denver, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Emily Griffith Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Emily Griffith Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 193 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Emily Griffith does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 0% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Front Range 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 #7 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Westminster, Colorado, and it awarded 291 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FRCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,776. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FRCC accumulate an average of $13,686 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
One thing to take note of is that FRCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Pima Medical Institute - Aurora did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 219 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Aurora accumulate an average of $7,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PMI Aurora 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.
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it awarded 208 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,469 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Colorado Springs, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 13% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #10, Aveda Institute - Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Denver is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aveda Institute - Denver accumulate an average of $7,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
IBMC College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. IBMC College is a very small private for-profit school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 313 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at IBMC is $14,960. 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 IBMC accumulate an average of $9,148 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Pikes Peak Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 160 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PPCC is $4,065. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,714. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,556 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
PPCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mesa full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,019. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,834 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Colorado Mesa 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 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pueblo 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 #14 on the list. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Pueblo, Colorado. It awarded 94 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,275. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $10,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concorde Career College - Aurora came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Concorde Career College - Aurora is a very small private for-profit school located in Aurora, Colorado that handed out 109 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,744 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Concorde Career College - Aurora. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list. Intellitec College - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 216 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,093 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Aims Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 90 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $2,954 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Aims Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,850. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,166 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aims Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs 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. Paul Mitchell the School Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,247 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
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Paul Mitchell the School Denver landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Paul Mitchell the School Denver is a very small private for-profit school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 86 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,382 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
International Salon and Spa Academy landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,817 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Trinidad State Junior College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Trinidad State Junior College is a public institution located in Trinidad, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Trinidad State Junior College full time pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,360. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Trinidad State Junior College accumulate an average of $10,699 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Trinidad State Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 15% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Morgan Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. This small public school is located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Morgan Community College full time pay an average of $3,930 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,579. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,636 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Morgan Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Xenon International Academy-Denver came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Aurora, Colorado, and it awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,167 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Xenon International School of Hair Design. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #24, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school handed out 96 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs accumulate an average of $12,799 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
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Otero Junior College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Otero JC is a public institution located in La Junta, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,226 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Otero JC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,730. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,904 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Otero JC. In fact, around 32% 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 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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