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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 45 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas
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Our analysis found Wichita Technical Institute to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Kansas. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 540 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,581 in student loans. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 605 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,715 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,578. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,279 in student loans. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WSU Tech. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school situated in Kansas City, Kansas. It awarded 268 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,244. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,146 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Washburn Institute of Technology is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Washburn Tech is a small public school situated in Topeka, Kansas. It awarded 345 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,640 to cover tuition and fees at Washburn Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,739 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Washburn Tech 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 1% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Johnson County Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. JCCC is a public institution located in Overland Park, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 323 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $2,784 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from JCCC accumulate an average of $7,589 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
JCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Hutchinson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hutchinson Community College is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 222 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hutchinson Community College is $3,600. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,530. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,957 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hutchinson Community College. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eric Fisher Academy 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. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 163 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,440 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
North Central Kansas Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Beloit, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 165 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend North Central Kansas Technical College, expect to pay an average of $8,492 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Central Kansas Technical College. In fact, around 15% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. This very small public school is located in Goodland, Kansas, and it awarded 183 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWKTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Emporia, Kansas, the small public school awarded 147 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,932 to cover tuition and fees at Flint Hills Technical College. 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 $7,736 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Flint Hills Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Neosho County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Chanute, Kansas, the small public school handed out 169 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Neosho County Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $10,453 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Neosho County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Salina Area Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Salina Tech is a very small public school situated in Salina, Kansas. It awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Salina Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,320. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,072 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Salina Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small public school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 116 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MATC, expect to pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MATC accumulate an average of $9,669 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
MATC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Seward County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Liberal, Kansas, the small public school awarded 90 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,928. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SCCC accumulate an average of $9,620 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Z Hair Academy came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 95 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 $12,568 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Bellus Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the very small private for-profit school awarded 119 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,459 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 Bellus Academy. In 2020-2021 about 27% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cloud County Community 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 Concordia, Kansas, and it awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,390 in tuition and fees if they attend Cloud County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,570. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,887 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cloud County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Highland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Highland Community College is a public institution located in Highland, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Highland Community College is $3,330. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Highland Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Paul Mitchell the School Wichita came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Wichita is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 92 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Overland Park 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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Overland Park, Kansas, and it awarded 104 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Crave Beauty Academy 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. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the very small private for-profit school handed out 93 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,398 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Coffeyville 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 #22 on the list. Coffeyville, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 62 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coffeyville Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,906 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Coffeyville Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, Cowley County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Arkansas City, Kansas, the small public school handed out 108 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Cowley College full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,700. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cowley College. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Garden City Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Garden City Community College is a small public school situated in Garden City, Kansas. It awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Garden City Community College full time pay an average of $3,540 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,110. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,874 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Garden City 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Washburn University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school situated in Topeka, Kansas. It awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Washburn University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,130. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,206 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Washburn University. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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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