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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.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found Arkansas Tech University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arkansas. Arkansas Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in Russellville, Arkansas that handed out 313 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend ATU full time pay an average of $8,071 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,891. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATU accumulate an average of $22,028 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ATU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Newport. It ranked #2 on our 2023 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.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $2,952 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUN. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ASUN. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Arkansas. This medium-sized public school is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, and it awarded 554 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,450 in tuition and fees if they attend NWACC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,535 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NWACC, 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 69% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is a small public school located in North Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 694 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Pulaski Tech full time pay an average of $5,820 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Online courses are available at UA Pulaski Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Black River Technical College is a small public school located in Pocahontas, Arkansas that handed out 241 undergraduate certificates 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,888. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Black River Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 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. This small public school is located in El Dorado, Arkansas, and it awarded 257 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,324 in tuition and fees if they attend SouthArk full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,124. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,914 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SouthArk does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and 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.
Baptist Health College - Little Rock 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 very small private not-for-profit school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,938 to cover tuition and fees at BHCLR. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,019 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
BHCLR does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.
Northwest Technical Institute 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 #9 on the list. NTI is a very small public school situated in Springdale, Arkansas. 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.
With a ranking of #10, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. UAM is located in Monticello, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 147 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $8,431 in tuition and fees if they attend UAM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,281. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UAM accumulate an average of $8,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAM does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ozarka College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Ozarka College is located in Melbourne, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend Ozarka College full time pay an average of $3,820 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ozarka College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. ASUMH is a public institution located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 247 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASUMH is $3,024. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,632. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,130 in loans while pursuing 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.
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Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Arkansas State University - Beebe is a small public school located in Beebe, Arkansas that handed out 212 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU-Beebe full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,728. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,218 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at ASU-Beebe, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in De Queen, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 325 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,100 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Cossatot. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,550. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a small public school located in Malvern, Arkansas that handed out 117 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,356 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU Three Rivers full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,780. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ASU Three Rivers. In fact, around 16% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock 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 #15 on the list. Sherwood, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 101 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,278 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
With a ranking of #17, National Park College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 262 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they attend National Park College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at National Park College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
North Arkansas College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Northark is a small public school situated in Harrison, Arkansas. It awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northark is $3,408. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,136. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northark accumulate an average of $9,631 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Northark, 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 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Located in Morrilton, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 339 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UACCM is $3,576. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,128. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Online courses are available at UACCM, 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 47% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #20, East Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Forrest City, Arkansas, and it awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Arkansas Community College is $3,120. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,720. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,756 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
East Arkansas 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 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Camden, Arkansas, the very small public school awarded 192 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SAU Tech is $4,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SAU Tech accumulate an average of $4,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
SAU Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a small public school located in Hope, Arkansas that handed out 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Hope-Texarkana is $3,580. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,660. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Hope-Texarkana. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville accumulate an average of $11,515 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Southeast Arkansas College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. SEARK College is a very small public school situated in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It awarded 105 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend SEARK College full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,200. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SEARK College accumulate an average of $9,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
SEARK College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the very small private for-profit school handed out 74 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
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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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