2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 64 schools in Arizona 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 analysis found United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. UEI College - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 739 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UEI College - Phoenix accumulate an average of $8,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 457 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,543 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Sonoran Desert Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school awarded 544 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute is $11,960. 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 $8,149 in student loans. Around 2% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Sonoran Desert Institute is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Refrigeration School is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. The Refrigeration School is a small private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 394 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,214 in student loans. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at RSI. In 2020-2021 about 5% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. PMI Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 307 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,694 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PMI Tucson. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carrington College, Phoenix North 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 #6 on the list. Carrington College, Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 575 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College, Phoenix accumulate an average of $7,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carrington College, Phoenix. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Universal Technical Institute - Avondale 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. UTI Avondale is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 253 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,612 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Arizona Automotive Institute 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 Glendale, Arizona, and it awarded 224 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,249 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.
Arizona College - Mesa came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 211 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Arizona College - Mesa is $18,334. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Arizona College - Mesa accumulate an average of $8,856 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school awarded 323 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 $6,585 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
One thing to take note of is that PMI Phoenix does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Carrington College-Mesa ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,942 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carrington College-Mesa does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 27% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Mesa, Arizona, and it awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,583 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
With a ranking of #13, Carrington College-Tucson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 293 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College-Tucson accumulate an average of $7,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Carrington College-Tucson 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 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northland Pioneer College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Holbrook, Arizona, the small public school handed out 111 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NPC is $2,428. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,851. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NPC. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Studio Academy of Beauty ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 135 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,529 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Arizona Culinary Institute ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Arizona Culinary Institute is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 129 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,868 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona ranking. Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is a very small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix accumulate an average of $7,921 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Since Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
With a ranking of #18, Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,296 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,415 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
American InterContinental University - Online 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. AIU Online is a private for-profit institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
AIU Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,422. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
AIU Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Phoenix College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school awarded 631 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend Phoenix College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,459 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Phoenix College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
GateWay 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. GateWay Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Arizona who attend GateWay Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,337 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at GateWay Community College, 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Penrose Academy ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Penrose Academy is a very small private for-profit school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 119 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Penrose Academy accumulate an average of $7,182 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Pima 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 #23 on the list. Pima County Community College District is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,628 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,298 in tuition and fees if they attend Pima County Community College District full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,614. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,250 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Bryan University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 487 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,184 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,398 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bryan University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #25, Eastern Arizona College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school located in Thatcher, Arizona that handed out 84 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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 Eastern Arizona College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 24% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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*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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