2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in Alabama 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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Our analysis found Wallace State Community College, Hanceville to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Alabama. Hanceville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 337 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,765 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace State, Hanceville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Coastal Alabama Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Alabama. Located in Bay Minette, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 244 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,670. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Fortis College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fortis College - Mobile is a private for-profit institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 180 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,814 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Out of the 44 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis Institute - Birmingham landed the # 4 spot on the list. Fortis Institute - Birmingham is a very small private for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 197 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,979 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Birmingham. 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 $11,035 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis Institute - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Gadsden State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 349 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,312 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,312. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis College - Montgomery 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 #6 on the list. Fortis College - Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fortis College - Montgomery accumulate an average of $10,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Southern Union State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school awarded 189 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Union State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
John C Calhoun State 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 #8 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Tanner, Alabama, and it awarded 173 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Calhoun Community College is $5,000. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,750. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Calhoun 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. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bevill State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is located in Jasper, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,278 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bevill State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,278. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. In 2020-2021 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 165 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,610. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest-Shoals Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and it awarded 196 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,011 in tuition and fees if they attend NW-SCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,761. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Wallace Community College, Selma landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. WCCS is located in Selma, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 82 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCCS. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,370. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCCS. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rainsville, Alabama, and it awarded 72 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast accumulate an average of $6,062 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. 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 #14, Bishop State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bishop State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,670. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online courses are available at Bishop State 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 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Herzing University - Birmingham is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 107 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham is $12,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,805 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Jefferson State 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 #16 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,220 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jeff State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,910. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jeff State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Reid State Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Reid State Technical College is a very small public school located in Evergreen, Alabama that handed out 64 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reid State Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,700. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Online courses are available at Reid State Technical 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, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Shelton State Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the small public school handed out 136 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shelton State Community College is $4,980. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,730. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis College - Dothan 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. Fortis College - Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 94 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fortis College - Dothan accumulate an average of $9,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small public school awarded 141 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,670. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LSCC - Birmingham Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #21, Fortis College - Foley 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 Foley, Alabama, and it awarded 53 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,331 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 54 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,271 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross - Huntsville 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 39% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, Paul Mitchell the School Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Birmingham is a very small private for-profit school situated in Hoover, Alabama. It awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Central Alabama Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Alexander City, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 59 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Alabama Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,730. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Remington College - Mobile Campus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Remington College - Mobile Campus is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 114 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Remington College - Mobile Campus accumulate an average of $12,370 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Mobile Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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