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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.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina
Learn more about these popular schools below:
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. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Greenville Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 329 students in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend GTC full time pay an average of $5,882 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,202. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,437 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
GTC 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 82% 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 Fortis College - Columbia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. 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. Around 68% of those degree recipients 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Southeastern College - Charleston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 33 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,324 to cover tuition and fees at Southeastern College - Charleston. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,578 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Southeastern College - Charleston 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 4% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Piedmont Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Greenwood, South Carolina that handed out 104 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,315 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Piedmont Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,593. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $13,436 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Piedmont Technical 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.
Paul Mitchell the School Charleston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 97 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,997 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients 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. Paul Mitchell the School Columbia is a very small private for-profit school located in West Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 81 undergraduate certificates 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. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Tri-County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Pendleton, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend TCTC full time pay an average of $5,936 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,832. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TCTC accumulate an average of $10,199 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
TCTC 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 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Conway ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Miller-Motte College Conway is a very small private for-profit school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MMC Conway accumulate an average of $13,117 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MMC Conway. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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 awarded 61 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,253 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Online courses are available at OCtech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Charleston came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 56 students 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.
Online courses are available at MMC Charleston, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Paul Mitchell the School Greenville ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Paul Mitchell the School Greenville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,997 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in North Augusta, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 43 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta accumulate an average of $9,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Spartanburg Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Spartanburg Community College is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spartanburg Community College is $6,030. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spartanburg Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florence-Darlington Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 81 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $4,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Florence-Darlington Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,772. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florence-Darlington Technical College accumulate an average of $12,630 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Online courses are available at Florence-Darlington Technical College, 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 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 44 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, 100% 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.
Southeastern College - Columbia 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. 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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $23,324 to cover tuition and fees at Southeastern College - Columbia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southeastern College - Columbia. 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 landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 63 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. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
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With a ranking of #20, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill, South Carolina, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill accumulate an average of $8,565 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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Trident 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 #20 on the list. Trident Technical College is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,059 in tuition and fees if they attend Trident Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,606. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Trident Technical College accumulate an average of $14,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Trident 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
York Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. York Technical College is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,495 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
One thing to take note of is that York Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Midlands Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in West Columbia, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 58 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend MTC full time pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,812. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,170 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
MTC 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 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 27 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Conway, South Carolina. It awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College full time pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,593. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,846 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. 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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