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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.
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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. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 313 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,071 in tuition and fees if they attend ATU full time. Out-of-state students 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.
ATU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Arkansas State University - Newport helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Arkansas. This small public school is located in Newport, Arkansas, 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. Out-of-state students 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASUN does offer online classes for certain majors. 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. 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. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NWACC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 694 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Pulaski Tech is $5,820. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
UA Pulaski Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Black River Technical College is a small public school situated in Pocahontas, Arkansas. It awarded 241 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend Black River Technical College full time pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,888. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Black River Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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. El Dorado, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 257 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,324 in tuition and fees if they attend SouthArk full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
SouthArk does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School 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 #7 on the list. Imagine-Paul Mitchell Partner School is a very small private for-profit school located in North Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 159 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Baptist Health College - Little Rock landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,019 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BHCLR. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 1% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Northwest Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
University of Arkansas at Monticello ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Monticello, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 147 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UAM full time pay an average of $8,431 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UAM. 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.
With a ranking of #11, Ozarka College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, the very small public school handed out 194 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,820 in tuition and fees if they attend Ozarka College full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ozarka College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 located in Mountain Home, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 247 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASUMH full time pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASUMH does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. ASU-Beebe is a small public school situated in Beebe, Arkansas. It awarded 212 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASU-Beebe full time pay an average of $3,024 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,728. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients 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 ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Located in De Queen, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 325 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Cossatot full time pay an average of $4,100 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,550. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
UA Cossatot does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. ASU Three Rivers is a small public school situated in Malvern, Arkansas. It awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,356 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU Three Rivers. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,780. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
One thing to take note of is that ASU Three Rivers does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 16% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The Salon Professional Academy - North Little Rock landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. TSPA - North Little Rock is a very small private for-profit school situated in Sherwood, Arkansas. It awarded 101 undergraduate certificates 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. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
National Park College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and it awarded 262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend National Park College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,880. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from National Park College accumulate an average of $13,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that National Park College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
North Arkansas 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 #18 on the list. Northark is a small public school situated in Harrison, Arkansas. It awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend Northark full time pay an average of $3,408 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.
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.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton 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. University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a small public school located in Morrilton, Arkansas that handed out 339 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UACCM full time pay an average of $3,576 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,128. Of those students who received their degree, 55% 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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East Arkansas Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Arkansas Community College is $3,120. Out-of-state students 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at East Arkansas Community College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southern Arkansas University Tech ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas list. Camden, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 192 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they attend SAU Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,785 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SAU Tech does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
With a ranking of #22, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Hope, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 253 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Hope-Texarkana full time pay an average of $3,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,660. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
UA Hope-Texarkana does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates 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 landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the very small public school awarded 105 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SEARK College is $4,200. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
One thing to take note of is that SEARK College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arkansas ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 74 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,724 in student loans. 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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