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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region

17 Schools Ranked
$17,875 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,756 Avg Student Debt

A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education opportunities 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in the New England Region to see which ones had the most popular online undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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1,087 Total Awards
$15,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,618 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the New England Region . This small private for-profit school is located in Stratford, Connecticut, and it awarded 1,087 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Porter and Chester Institute, expect to pay an average of $15,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,618 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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27 Total Awards
$8,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,964 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Maine at Augusta. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. University of Maine at Augusta is a small public school located in Augusta, Maine that handed out 27 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,378 in tuition and fees if they attend UMA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,238. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UMA accumulate an average of $34,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont
35 Total Awards
$6,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,996 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Vermont. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Montpelier, Vermont is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,920 in tuition and fees if they attend CCV full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,640. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,996 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Community College of Vermont Report

#4

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
16 Total Awards
$37,355 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Roger Williams University landed the # 4 spot on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bristol, Rhode Island, and it awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at RWU is $37,355. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
10 Total Awards
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Charter Oak State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the New England Region . Charter Oak State College is located in New Britain, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Charter Oak State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,654. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Charter Oak State College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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10 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,235 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the New England Region . Massachusetts College of Art and Design is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees if they attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $39,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,235 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Massachusetts College of Art and Design Report

#5

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
43 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,790 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at NHTI-Concord’s Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the New England Region . NHTI-Concord’s Community College is a small public school located in Concord, New Hampshire that handed out 43 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NHTI is $7,200. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,450. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $18,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
5 Total Awards
$42,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Franklin Pierce University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Franklin Pierce is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rindge, New Hampshire. It awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Franklin Pierce, expect to pay an average of $42,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts
5 Total Awards
$33,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Fisher College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Fisher College is $33,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont
5 Total Awards
$12,804 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Northern Vermont University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Johnson, Vermont, the small public school handed out 5 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Vermont University is $12,804. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,892. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
4 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern New Hampshire University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

SNHU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts
2 Total Awards
$39,449 Average Tuition & Fees

Elms College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Elms College, expect to pay an average of $39,449 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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38 Total Awards
$3,865 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,793 Avg Student Debt

Kennebec Valley Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Fairfield, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 38 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Maine who attend Kennebec Valley Community College full time pay an average of $3,865 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,745. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,793 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

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

Full Kennebec Valley Community College Report

#14

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, Massachusetts
27 Total Awards
$5,642 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,589 Avg Student Debt

Greenfield Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region ranking. This small public school is located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,642 in tuition and fees if they attend Greenfield Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,762. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,589 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$35,810 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you want to attend MCPHS University, expect to pay an average of $35,810 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$13,392 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

If you want to attend Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, expect to pay an average of $13,392 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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47 Total Awards
$3,859 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Washington County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Calais, Maine, the very small public school handed out 47 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,859 in tuition and fees if they attend Washington County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,739. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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