2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
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The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 47 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
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Our analysis found Wallace State Community College, Hanceville to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Alabama. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 363 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,145 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Wallace State, Hanceville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Bay Minette, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 253 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Coastal Alabama Community 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, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Jefferson State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 251 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,329 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jeff State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fortis College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Alabama. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the very small private for-profit school handed out 243 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,535 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fortis Institute - Birmingham. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Fortis Institute - Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 226 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Fortis Institute - Birmingham is $13,655. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,046 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fortis Institute - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 12% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gadsden State 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. GSCC is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 204 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSCC is $5,248. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,184. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,548 in student loans. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSCC. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Southern Union State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school handed out 197 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Union State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fortis College - Montgomery 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. Fortis College - Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 177 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,681 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Bevill State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school situated in Jasper, Alabama. It awarded 173 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,150. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,479 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
John C Calhoun State 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 #10 on the list. Calhoun Community College is a public institution located in Tanner, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 166 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $13,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 162 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,490. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,498 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Northwest-Shoals Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the small public school awarded 155 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NW-SCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,521. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wallace Community College, Selma 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. WCCS is a public institution located in Selma, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 146 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCCS is $4,560. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,250. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,359 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that WCCS does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, the small public school handed out 138 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Northeast full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,817 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bishop State 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 #15 on the list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school awarded 131 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bishop State Community College is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,177 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Bishop State 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. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Birmingham, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $23,286 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Shelton State 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 #17 on the list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 107 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Shelton State Community College full time pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,277. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus 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. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 106 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,822 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
LSCC - Birmingham Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Reid State Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Evergreen, Alabama, the very small public school handed out 101 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees if they attend Reid State Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,580. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reid State Technical College accumulate an average of $21,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Fortis College - Dothan landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Fortis College - Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 96 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,788 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #21, Central Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Alabama Community College is a small public school located in Alexander City, Alabama that handed out 72 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Alabama Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Alabama 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UAB. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Phenix City, Alabama, the small public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,936 in tuition and fees if they attend CVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,128. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,149 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
CVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fortis College - Foley came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Foley, Alabama, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fortis College - Foley accumulate an average of $16,023 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the very small private for-profit school awarded 77 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 $12,989 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ross - Huntsville does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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