2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 46 schools in South 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.
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Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Arclabs the most popular school in South Carolina for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Piedmont, South Carolina, and it awarded 422 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,781 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Greenville Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 329 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,202. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fortis College - Columbia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. Fortis College - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis College - Columbia is $14,872. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fortis College - Columbia does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Southeastern College - Charleston helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. Southeastern College - Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Southeastern College - Charleston does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,324. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,578 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeastern College - Charleston. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 46 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 104 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,315 in tuition and fees if they attend Piedmont Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,593. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,436 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Paul Mitchell the School Charleston ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Paul Mitchell the School Charleston is located in North Charleston, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 97 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Charleston accumulate an average of $11,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in West Columbia, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 81 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 $11,997 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Tri-County Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. TCTC is located in Pendleton, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 109 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from South Carolina who attend TCTC full time pay an average of $5,936 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,832. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,199 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that TCTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
Miller-Motte College Conway came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Conway, South Carolina, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,117 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MMC Conway. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 61 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCtech is $5,954. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,970. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,253 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
OCtech 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, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Charleston ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. MMC Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MMC Charleston accumulate an average of $15,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MMC Charleston. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Paul Mitchell the School Greenville 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 #12 on the list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 89 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Greenville accumulate an average of $11,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
With a ranking of #13, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in North Augusta, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,623 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Spartanburg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Spartanburg Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees if they attend Spartanburg Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,822. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,630 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Spartanburg Community College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Florence-Darlington Technical 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 #15 on the list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school located in Florence, South Carolina that handed out 81 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend Florence-Darlington Technical College full time pay an average of $4,900 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,772. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,630 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Florence-Darlington Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a very small private for-profit school situated in Florence, South Carolina. It awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence accumulate an average of $9,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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Construction Training Center came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking.
With a ranking of #18, Southeastern College - Columbia 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 Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southeastern College - Columbia is $23,324. 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 $10,293 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeastern College - Columbia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 4% took at least some of their classes online.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 63 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville accumulate an average of $8,565 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill is a very small private for-profit school located in Rock Hill, South Carolina that handed out 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,565 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #20, Trident Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 36 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trident Technical College is $5,059. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,606. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,108 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Trident Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
York Technical 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 #22 on the list. York Technical College is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 55 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend York Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,824. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,495 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
York Technical 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Midlands Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Midlands Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in West Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 58 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,812. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTC accumulate an average of $14,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 27 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,443 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in Conway, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,593. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Horry-Georgetown Technical College accumulate an average of $12,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Horry-Georgetown Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% 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%.
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