2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 871 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in Clearwater, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,279 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 $9,810 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMA Clearwater. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hinds Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 1,348 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Hinds Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,073 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Online courses are available at Hinds Community College, 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 44% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,262 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means ECPI University is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 755 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $18,484 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $11,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
ECPI University 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. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small private for-profit school is located in Covington, Louisiana, and it awarded 858 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington accumulate an average of $9,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Delta Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and it awarded 855 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,122 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
United Education Institute-Morrow ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. United Education Institute-Morrow is located in Morrow, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 723 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,807 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Southern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Orlando, Florida, the small private for-profit school awarded 1,034 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Universal Technical Institute - Orlando did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 762 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UTI Orlando accumulate an average of $14,543 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
Northshore Technical Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public institution located in Lacombe, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 451 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,203 to cover tuition and fees at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus. 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 $11,332 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 803 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,098. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, 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 18% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #12, NASCAR Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, the small private for-profit school handed out 543 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,612 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.
Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Lincoln Tech - Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 589 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Nashville accumulate an average of $12,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Erwin 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 #14 on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the very small public school awarded 352 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Florida Career College - Orlando ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida Career College - Orlando is a private for-profit institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 398 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,249 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #16, Bluegrass Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 387 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,640 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,560. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $11,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
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Florida Career College - West Palm Beach landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the very small private for-profit school awarded 440 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College - West Palm Beach accumulate an average of $9,249 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
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South Louisiana 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 #17 on the list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 624 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
South Louisiana Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,205. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,733 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Louisiana Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South Florida Institute of Technology 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. Miami, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 282 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from South Florida Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $7,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Florida Institute of Technology does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 9% took at least some of their classes online.
Palm Beach State 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 #20 on the list. Located in Lake Worth, Florida, the large public school awarded 394 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they attend Palm Beach State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,550 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Palm Beach State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florida Career College - Hialeah came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Hialeah, Florida, the very small private for-profit school awarded 415 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College - Hialeah accumulate an average of $9,249 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 646 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,112 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,512. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $5,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 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 68% took at least some of their classes online.
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a very small private for-profit school located in Clearwater, Florida that handed out 360 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,515 in student loans. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Somerset Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Somerset Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Somerset, Kentucky that handed out 430 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,480. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $13,036 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
SCC 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.
Northwest Mississippi 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 #25 on the list. Senatobia, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 525 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they attend NWCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,860. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,260 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
NWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 38% 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%.
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