2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 120 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Los Angeles Valley College the best school in the Far Western US Region for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LAVC is $1,238. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,012. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,749 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that LAVC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Mt. San Antonio College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in the Far Western US Region .
Students from California who attend Mt. SAC full time pay an average of $1,352 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,032. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,681 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mt. SAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 120 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabrillo College landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,262 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cabrillo College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,630. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cabrillo College accumulate an average of $14,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cabrillo College. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alaska Southeast. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,694 in tuition and fees if they attend UAS full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,950. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,119 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UAS. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Asher College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in the Far Western US Region .
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,817 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Asher College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Napa Valley College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Napa Valley College is $1,150. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,734.
Napa Valley College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Kapiolani Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kapiolani CC is $3,284. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,420. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Kapiolani CC accumulate an average of $16,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kapiolani CC. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuesta College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cuesta College is $1,338. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,702.
Cuesta 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Butte College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.
Students from California who attend Butte College full time pay an average of $1,368 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,848. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,655 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Butte College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Falls Community College is $3,826. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,135. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Spokane Falls Community College accumulate an average of $11,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Santa Barbara City College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SBCC is $1,232. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SBCC accumulate an average of $14,383 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SBCC. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UH Manoa is $12,186. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $34,218.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UH Manoa. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Students from Alaska who attend UAA full time pay an average of $8,750 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,228. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UAA accumulate an average of $10,416 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UAA does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
East Los Angeles College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Students from California who attend East Los Angeles College full time pay an average of $1,238 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,012. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,276 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at East Los Angeles College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Charter College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Charter College accumulate an average of $16,163 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Charter College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, North Seattle College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
North Seattle does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,799. 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 $15,179 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Yuba College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,128 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Yuba College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,488. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,091 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Yuba 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
San Bernardino Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees if they attend San Bernardino Valley College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,146. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from San Bernardino Valley College accumulate an average of $19,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
San Bernardino Valley 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. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Los Angeles City College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Los Angeles City College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,012. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Los Angeles City College accumulate an average of $12,202 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Los Angeles City College. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, MTI College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTI College accumulate an average of $10,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MTI College. In fact, around 9% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Merced College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Merced Community College District is $1,180. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,444. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,067 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Merced Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, National University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at National University. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Oregon Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,051. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from COCC accumulate an average of $21,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at COCC. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Olympic College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OC is $4,101. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,638. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,949 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Moreno Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Moreno Valley College is $1,420. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,120. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,939 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Moreno Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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