2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 68 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found Charter College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Washington. Vancouver, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,060 students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,163 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Charter College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Renton Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Renton Technical College is a small public school located in Renton, Washington that handed out 369 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Renton Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,131. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Renton Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Perry Technical Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in Yakima, Washington, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 361 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,829 in student loans. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Perry Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 9% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 352 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $16,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Spokane Community College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 68 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Olympic College landed the # 5 spot on the list. OC is a small public school situated in Bremerton, Washington. It awarded 343 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend OC full time pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,638. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,949 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Clover Park Technical 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. CPTC is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 301 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
CPTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,740. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CPTC accumulate an average of $17,786 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that CPTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a private for-profit institution located in Everett, Washington. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 284 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,368 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Pima Medical Institute - Renton came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. PMI Renton is a very small private for-profit school situated in Renton, Washington. It awarded 339 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Renton accumulate an average of $8,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PMI Renton. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Divers Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Divers Institute of Technology is located in Seattle, Washington and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 240 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,032 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Bellingham Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the small public school awarded 229 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,004 in tuition and fees if they attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,227. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seattle Central College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Seattle Central is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 207 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,670 to cover tuition and fees at Seattle Central. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Seattle Central does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Carrington College, Spokane did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 222 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Carrington College, Spokane accumulate an average of $13,431 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Online courses are available at Carrington College, Spokane, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Walla Walla Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Walla Walla, Washington, and it awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,069 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Walla Walla Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Pima Medical Institute - Seattle did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Seattle, Washington, the very small private for-profit school handed out 248 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,644 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Seattle, 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 1% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Everett Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Everett Community College is located in Everett, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 143 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Washington who attend Everett Community College full time pay an average of $4,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,597. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Everett Community College accumulate an average of $19,556 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Everett Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. This small public school is located in Kirkland, Washington, and it awarded 137 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend LWTech full time pay an average of $4,609 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,146. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LWTech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Tacoma 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 #16 on the list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 137 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tacoma Community College is $4,929. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,391. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,888 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tacoma Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Clark College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clark College is a medium-sized public school situated in Vancouver, Washington. It awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Clark College full time pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,133. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,732 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Clark College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Skagit Valley College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, the small public school handed out 106 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Skagit Valley College full time pay an average of $4,431 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,507. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,638 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Skagit Valley College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Paul Mitchell the School Richland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Richland, Washington, the very small private for-profit school handed out 95 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Richland accumulate an average of $11,574 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Edmonds Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Edmonds Community College is located in Lynnwood, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Edmonds Community College is $4,209. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,746. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Edmonds Community College accumulate an average of $21,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Edmonds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Shoreline Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Shoreline Community College is a small public school situated in Shoreline, Washington. It awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shoreline Community College is $4,166. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,013. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,239 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Shoreline Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Puget Sound Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in Olympia, Washington, the small public school awarded 88 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend South Puget Sound Community College full time pay an average of $4,795 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,428. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Whatcom Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Whatcom Community College is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 86 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,868 in tuition and fees if they attend Whatcom Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,473. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Whatcom 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #25, Bellevue College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. BC is located in Bellevue, Washington and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they attend BC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,594. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
One thing to take note of is that BC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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