2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities 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 a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 218 schools in Florida 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 Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in Florida for students working on their undergraduate certificate. UMA Clearwater is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Clearwater, Florida. It awarded 1,354 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UMA Clearwater accumulate an average of $14,327 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
UMA Clearwater does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Technical College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 796 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,164 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Southern Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 3% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 218 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Universal Technical Institute - Orlando landed the # 3 spot on the list. Universal Technical Institute - Orlando is a small private for-profit school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 602 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UTI Orlando accumulate an average of $16,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida Career College - Orlando is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 547 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,422 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Erwin Technical College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Tampa, Florida, the very small public school handed out 516 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,598 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #6, Palm Beach State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Lake Worth, Florida, the large public school awarded 495 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they attend Palm Beach State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,142 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Palm Beach State College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Florida Career College - West Palm Beach came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Florida Career College - West Palm Beach is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 482 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
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Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and it awarded 480 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Sheridan Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Sheridan Technical College is a small public school situated in Hollywood, Florida. It awarded 480 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,419 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Sheridan Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Atlantic Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Coconut Creek, Florida, the small public school handed out 454 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Atlantic Technical College accumulate an average of $8,895 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Atlantic Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 4% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florida Career College - Hialeah 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. Hialeah, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 452 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College - Hialeah accumulate an average of $11,422 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
South Florida Institute of Technology came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 441 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,453 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Since South Florida Institute of Technology is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a very small private for-profit school situated in Clearwater, Florida. It awarded 420 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Florida Career College - Boynton Beach came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Florida Career College - Boynton Beach is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boynton Beach, Florida. It awarded 414 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,644 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
With a ranking of #15, Manatee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. MTC is located in Bradenton, Florida and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 409 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,130 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida 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. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Ocala, Florida. It awarded 409 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,381 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Lorenzo Walker Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Naples, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 408 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,637 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida Career College - Margate came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Margate, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 386 students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
William T McFatter Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. William T McFatter Technical College is a very small public school located in Davie, Florida that handed out 375 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,648 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at William T McFatter Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the large public school awarded 370 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FSCJ is $2,657. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,631. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,090 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FSCJ. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Florida Career 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 #21 on the list. Pembroke Pines, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 366 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College accumulate an average of $11,422 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Broward College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. BC is a large public school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 362 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend BC full time pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,608 in student loans. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Valencia 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 #23 on the list. This large public school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 361 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Valencia College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,383. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Valencia College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Daytona State 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 Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 357 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend Daytona State College full time pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,994. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Daytona State College accumulate an average of $13,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Daytona State College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Hillsborough Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. HCC is located in Tampa, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 355 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Florida who attend HCC full time pay an average of $2,506 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,111. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,629 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since HCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida
Not only did these schools make the top 33 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Aveda Institute - Tallahassee | Tallahassee, FL |
| 35 | Altierus Career College - Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 36 | Fort Myers Technical College | Fort Myers, FL |
| 37 | Florida Career College - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 38 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 38 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 38 | Florida Career College - Miami | Miami, FL |
| 41 | Technical Education Center-Osceola | Kissimmee, FL |
| 42 | Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater | Clearwater, FL |
| 43 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 44 | Celebrity School of Beauty | Miami, FL |
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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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