2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina
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Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina
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Our analysis found Miller-Motte College Wilmington to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in North Carolina. MMC Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 303 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,593 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wayne Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Goldsboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 224 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they attend Wayne Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wayne Community College accumulate an average of $12,650 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pitt Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Winterville, North Carolina, and it awarded 201 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Pitt Community College full time pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pitt Community College accumulate an average of $20,811 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 39 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 182 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FTCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FTCC accumulate an average of $16,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Randolph Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 122 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,386 in tuition and fees if they attend Randolph Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,146. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community 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 #6 on the list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 197 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,626. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,770. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,549 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Stanly Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Stanly Technical College is a public institution located in Albemarle, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 97 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Brunswick Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Bolivia, North Carolina, and it awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Brunswick Community College full time pay an average of $2,532 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,676. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,186 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. CCCTI is a small public school situated in Hudson, North Carolina. It awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCCTI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,681. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
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Davidson County Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Thomasville, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 156 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,226 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,658. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,054 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Beaufort County Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Washington, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,518 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Beaufort County Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,662. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,149 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mitchell Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Mitchell Community College is a small public school situated in Statesville, North Carolina. It awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mitchell Community College is $2,651. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,795. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mitchell Community College accumulate an average of $6,950 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Wake Technical Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 184 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $22,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Isothermal Community 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 #13 on the list. ICC is a small public school situated in Spindale, North Carolina. It awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,994 in tuition and fees if they attend ICC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,602. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,727 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwestern Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in Sylva, North Carolina that handed out 40 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Southwestern Community College full time pay an average of $2,601 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,913. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,121 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Lenoir Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Lenoir Community College is a public institution located in Kinston, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 119 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Lenoir Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,712. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,350 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Piedmont Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. South Piedmont Community College is located in Polkton, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,015 in tuition and fees if they attend South Piedmont Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,623. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from South Piedmont Community College accumulate an average of $15,154 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Vance-Granville Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Henderson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 66 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vance-Granville Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,552. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,622 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Durham Technical Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 168 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,228 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Durham Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,479. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,683 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Haywood Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Haywood Community College is located in Clyde, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 70 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Haywood Community College is $2,580. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,724. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gaston College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Gaston College is a public institution located in Dallas, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gaston College is $2,862. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,006. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,163 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Coastal Carolina Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 186 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,462 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Carolina Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,606. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coastal Carolina Community College accumulate an average of $17,010 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, James Sprunt Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Kenansville, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 37 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,570 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JSCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,714. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Piedmont Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 154 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,936. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,964 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Blue Ridge Community 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 #24 on the list. Located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Blue Ridge Community College is $2,651. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,795. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
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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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