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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

49 Schools Ranked
$4,311 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,883 Avg Student Debt

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 49 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

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$12,017 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Texas State Technical College to be the best school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Texas.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from TSTC accumulate an average of $12,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TSTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Texas State Technical College Report

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
$17,727 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at El Centro College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Texas.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from El Centro College accumulate an average of $17,727 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at El Centro College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full El Centro College Report

$15,410 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Dallas Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Remington College - Dallas Campus accumulate an average of $15,410 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Remington College - Dallas Campus. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 49 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Collin County Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Collin County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,104.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
$3,882 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,145 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lee College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lee College is $3,882. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,302. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,145 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Lee College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lee College Report

#6

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
$2,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,548 Avg Student Debt

Galveston College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $2,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Galveston College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,200. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,548 in student loans.

Galveston College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
$3,672 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Panola College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Texas who attend Panola College full time pay an average of $3,672 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,680.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Panola College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Panola College Report

$14,785 Avg Student Debt

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Remington College - Fort Worth Campus accumulate an average of $14,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#9

Grayson College

Denison, Texas
$3,982 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,978 Avg Student Debt

Grayson College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Grayson College is $3,982. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,482. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,978 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Grayson College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, Texas
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,436 Avg Student Debt

North Central Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NCTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,080. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NCTC accumulate an average of $13,436 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at NCTC, 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, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,623 Avg Student Debt

McLennan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,623 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

Full McLennan Community College Report

#12

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,078 Avg Student Debt

Victoria College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Victoria College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,872. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,078 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Victoria 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, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Victoria College Report

$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,398 Avg Student Debt

Austin Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend Austin Community College District full time pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,590. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Austin Community College District accumulate an average of $16,398 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Austin Community College District 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 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Angelina College

Lufkin, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Angelina College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

Students from Texas who attend AC full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,880.

One thing to take note of is that AC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Angelina College Report

#15

Temple College

Temple, Texas
$4,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,997 Avg Student Debt

Temple College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Temple College is $4,512. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,432. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Temple College accumulate an average of $21,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Temple College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Temple College Report

#16

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
$18,504 Avg Student Debt

Tarrant County College District landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,504 in student loans.

Tarrant County College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Tarrant County College District Report

#17

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,196 Avg Student Debt

Lone Star College System ranked #17 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they attend North Harris Montgomery full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,196 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Harris Montgomery. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Wharton County Junior College

Wharton, Texas
$3,624 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,579 Avg Student Debt

Wharton County Junior College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $3,624 in tuition and fees if they attend Wharton County Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,872. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wharton County Junior College accumulate an average of $9,579 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wharton County Junior College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
$14,824 Avg Student Debt

San Jacinto Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,824 in student loans.

San Jacinto 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 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,276 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Texas College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,920. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,276 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that South Texas College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,476 Avg Student Debt

Amarillo College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend Amarillo College full time pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,704. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,476 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Amarillo College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Midland College

Midland, Texas
$4,620 Average Tuition & Fees

Midland College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Midland College is $4,620. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880.

Midland 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 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Midland College Report

#23

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
$3,864 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,278 Avg Student Debt

Tyler Junior College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tyler Junior College is $3,864. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,440. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,278 in student loans.

Tyler Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,849 Avg Student Debt

Weatherford 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.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Weatherford College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,800. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Weatherford College accumulate an average of $10,849 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Weatherford College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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