2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 55 schools in Arkansas 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 2023 rankings named Arkansas Tech University the most popular school in Arkansas for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and it awarded 313 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $8,071 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ATU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,891. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,028 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at ATU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Arkansas State University - Newport. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. ASUN is a public institution located in Newport, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 450 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASUN is $2,952. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,416. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at ASUN, 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 54% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 554 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,450 in tuition and fees if they attend NWACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,535 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that NWACC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 55 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. North Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 694 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,820 in tuition and fees if they attend UA Pulaski Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,050. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UA Pulaski Tech accumulate an average of $13,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Black River Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Pocahontas, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 241 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Black River Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,888. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,964 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Black River Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South Arkansas Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. South Arkansas Community College is a small public school located in El Dorado, Arkansas that handed out 257 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SouthArk is $3,324. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,124. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SouthArk accumulate an average of $11,914 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
SouthArk does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a very small private for-profit school situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 159 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,809 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Baptist Health College - Little Rock did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. BHCLR is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at BHCLR is $12,938. 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 $9,019 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
BHCLR 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 1% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest Technical Institute ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. NTI is a public institution located in Springdale, Arkansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend NTI, expect to pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Arkansas at Monticello landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Monticello, Arkansas, and it awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAM is $8,431. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,281. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,572 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Online courses are available at UAM, 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Ozarka College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, the very small public school awarded 194 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,820 in tuition and fees if they attend Ozarka College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,820. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ozarka College accumulate an average of $10,762 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Ozarka 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Arkansas State University - Mountain Home did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Arkansas State University - Mountain Home is a small public school located in Mountain Home, Arkansas that handed out 247 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUMH. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,632. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASUMH accumulate an average of $16,130 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASUMH. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Arkansas State University - Beebe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Arkansas State University - Beebe is a small public school located in Beebe, Arkansas that handed out 212 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU-Beebe. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASU-Beebe does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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. UA Cossatot is a public institution located in De Queen, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 325 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Cossatot full time pay an average of $4,100 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,550. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Cossatot. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Full Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Report
Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. ASU Three Rivers is located in Malvern, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 117 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASU Three Rivers full time pay an average of $3,356 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,780. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ASU Three Rivers does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. TSPA - North Little Rock is a very small private for-profit school situated in Sherwood, Arkansas. It awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,278 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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National Park College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. National Park College is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 262 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at National Park College is $5,650. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,880. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,308 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at National Park College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
North Arkansas College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. This small public school is located in Harrison, Arkansas, and it awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,408 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northark. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,136. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,631 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northark. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. UACCM is a small public school situated in Morrilton, Arkansas. It awarded 339 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,576 in tuition and fees if they attend UACCM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,128. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
UACCM 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 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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East Arkansas 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 #20 on the list. East Arkansas Community College is a public institution located in Forrest City, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend East Arkansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,720. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,756 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at East Arkansas Community College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. This very small public school is located in Camden, Arkansas, and it awarded 192 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SAU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,785 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SAU Tech. 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.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana 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 #22 on the list. UA Hope-Texarkana is located in Hope, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 253 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,580 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Hope-Texarkana. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,660. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
UA Hope-Texarkana 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 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville 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 #23 on the list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 36 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 $11,515 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeast Arkansas College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. SEARK College is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 105 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they attend SEARK College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,200. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,378 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SEARK College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 74 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas accumulate an average of $11,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
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*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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