2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan
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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 Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 110 schools in Michigan to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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 Michigan
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Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Michigan. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,219 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Washtenaw Community College full time pay an average of $4,248 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,856. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,042 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Washtenaw Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lansing Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Michigan. LCC is a public institution located in Lansing, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 461 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend LCC full time pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,760. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,054 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
LCC 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. 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.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means MIAT College of Technology is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. MIAT College of Technology is located in Canton, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 433 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,129 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MIAT College of Technology does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Macomb Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 356 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Macomb Community College is $6,090. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,680. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Macomb Community College. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Douglas J Aveda Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 316 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,324 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Dorsey College, Woodhaven 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. Dorsey College, Woodhaven is a very small private for-profit school located in Woodhaven, Michigan that handed out 308 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Woodhaven is $31,680. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,616 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 252 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,869 in tuition and fees if they attend Grand Rapids Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,589. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,627 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Online courses are available at Grand Rapids Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dorsey College, Roseville 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. Dorsey College, Roseville is located in Roseville, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 246 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,680 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Roseville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,512 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Kellogg Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Kellogg Community College is a small public school situated in Battle Creek, Michigan. It awarded 178 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Kellogg Community College full time pay an average of $6,878 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,450. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $29,955 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Kellogg Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dorsey College, Dearborn did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 171 students in 2020-2021.
Dorsey College, Dearborn does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dorsey College, Dearborn accumulate an average of $17,986 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Wayne County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. WCCCD is a fairly large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCCCD is $3,263. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
WCCCD does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Michigan State 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 #12 on the list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, the large public school awarded 151 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Michigan State accumulate an average of $17,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Michigan State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Dorsey College, Wayne came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Wayne, Michigan, and it awarded 142 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,680 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Wayne. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,195 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Oakland Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Oakland Community College is a public institution located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 137 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,200 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Oakland Community College accumulate an average of $17,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Oakland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 27% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Henry Ford College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Henry Ford College is located in Dearborn, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 135 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,192. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Henry Ford College accumulate an average of $21,563 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Henry Ford College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Roosevelt Park, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 123 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Roosevelt Park accumulate an average of $12,989 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ross - Roosevelt Park. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
Schoolcraft College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 121 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,574. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,516 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Schoolcraft College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ross Medical Education Center - Flint ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Flint, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 118 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross - Flint accumulate an average of $12,989 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ross - Flint does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Montcalm 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 #18 on the list. Montcalm Community College is a small public school situated in Sidney, Michigan. It awarded 118 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Montcalm Community College full time pay an average of $7,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,030. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montcalm Community College accumulate an average of $13,910 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montcalm Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 117 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 $12,519 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Ross - Grand Rapids North does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Ross Medical Education Center - Kentwood came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Ross - Kentwood is a private for-profit institution located in Kentwood, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 115 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,519 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ross - Kentwood. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Muskegon 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 #22 on the list. Located in Muskegon, Michigan, the small public school handed out 110 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Muskegon Community College full time pay an average of $10,750 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,390. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,831 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Muskegon Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Kirtland Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Roscommon, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 104 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Kirtland Community College full time pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,580. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,311 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Kirtland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Dorsey College, Saginaw 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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and it awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,400 to cover tuition and fees at Dorsey College, Saginaw. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,189 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Michigan came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school handed out 101 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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