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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
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 North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 94 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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 North Carolina
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found NASCAR Technical Institute to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in North Carolina. Mooresville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 543 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,612 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guilford Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. This fairly large public school is located in Jamestown, North Carolina, and it awarded 412 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,319 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Guilford Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,695. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Miller-Motte College Wilmington helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. MMC Wilmington is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 289 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MMC Wilmington accumulate an average of $13,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MMC Wilmington. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Forsyth Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Forsyth Tech is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 230 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Forsyth Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,168. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,956 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Forsyth Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Health and Style Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. This small private for-profit school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 251 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,115 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Cape Fear Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Cape Fear Community College is a fairly large public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 202 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,748 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CFCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,892. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,717 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CFCC, 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, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. FTCC is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 176 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,564 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,708. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FTCC accumulate an average of $15,322 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
FTCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Pitt 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 Winterville, North Carolina, and it awarded 164 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pitt Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pitt Community College accumulate an average of $16,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Pitt Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 136 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Wake Technical Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 178 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wake Technical Community College is $2,768. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $16,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Wake Technical 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Coastal Carolina Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Jacksonville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 191 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Carolina Community College is $2,462. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,606. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Carolina Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Wayne Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Wayne Community College is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 203 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wayne Community College full time pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at Wayne Community College, 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 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 154 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,024 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,632. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College accumulate an average of $10,527 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Southeastern College - Charlotte 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 Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Southeastern College - Charlotte, expect to pay an average of $23,324 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southeastern College - Charlotte accumulate an average of $10,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeastern College - Charlotte does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Wilkes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 199 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wilkes Community College is $2,572. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,716. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wilkes Community College. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Davidson County Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Davidson County Community College is a small public school located in Thomasville, North Carolina that handed out 173 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend DCCC full time pay an average of $2,208 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,852. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,776 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Gaston College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Dallas, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 100 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Gaston College full time pay an average of $3,186 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,330. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Gaston 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gwinnett College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Gwinnett College - Raleigh Camppus is a private for-profit institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,355 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Leons Beauty School Inc landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 89 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Raleigh 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. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 74 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,565 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Lenoir Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Lenoir Community College is located in Kinston, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 120 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lenoir Community College is $2,568. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,712. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lenoir Community College. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Carolina 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 #21 on the list. Central Carolina Community College is located in Sanford, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 118 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,554 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Carolina Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,698. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Central Carolina Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #23, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 154 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Central Piedmont Community College full time pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,936. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Miller-Motte College Raleigh landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 63 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,543 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that MMC Raleigh does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Isothermal Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. ICC is a small public school situated in Spindale, North Carolina. It awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend ICC full time pay an average of $2,030 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,638. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ICC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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