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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 2023 rankings named Arkansas Tech University the most popular school in Arkansas for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Russellville, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 313 students 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.
You may have the opportunity 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. Newport, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 450 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASUN is $2,952. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,416. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,787 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ASUN does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 55 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 554 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend NWACC full time pay an average of $4,450 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public school situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 694 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,068 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Black River Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Arkansas. Located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 241 undergraduate certificate awards 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Black River Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
South Arkansas Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 257 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SouthArk is $3,324. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,124. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,914 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% 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. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 159 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 $12,809 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Baptist Health College - Little Rock ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 141 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend BHCLR, expect to pay an average of $12,938 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from BHCLR accumulate an average of $9,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that BHCLR does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest Technical Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NTI is located in Springdale, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 108 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
NTI does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,184. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 38% 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 31% 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. 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 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 #11 on the list. This very small public school is located in Melbourne, Arkansas, and it awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,762 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ozarka College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. 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.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUMH. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ASUMH. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Arkansas State University - Beebe landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. ASU-Beebe is a small public school situated in Beebe, Arkansas. It awarded 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
ASU-Beebe does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
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 small public school situated in De Queen, Arkansas. It awarded 325 undergraduate certificates 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. Around 71% of those degree recipients 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.
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. ASU Three Rivers is a public institution located in Malvern, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU Three Rivers is $3,356. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,780. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ASU Three Rivers. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 16% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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. TSPA - North Little Rock is a private for-profit institution located in Sherwood, Arkansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSPA - North Little Rock accumulate an average of $8,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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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. 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.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend National Park College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,880. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,308 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students 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 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.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,408 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northark. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. UACCM is located in Morrilton, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 339 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UACCM is $3,576. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,128. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UACCM does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
East Arkansas Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Forrest City, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 190 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend East Arkansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 75% 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 fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. SAU Tech is a very small public school situated in Camden, Arkansas. It awarded 192 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SAU Tech is $4,830. Out-of-state students 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. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
SAU Tech 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 41% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Hope, Arkansas, and it awarded 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,580 in tuition and fees if they attend UA Hope-Texarkana full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,660. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UA Hope-Texarkana, 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, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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 handed out 36 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Of those students who received their degree, 94% 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. Southeast Arkansas College is a very small public school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas that handed out 105 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SEARK College is $4,200. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,200. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,378 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
SEARK 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 fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #25, Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas is a private for-profit institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a very small population, 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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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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