2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 57 schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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Our 2023 rankings named Somerset Community College the most popular school in Kentucky for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Somerset, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 489 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend SCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,198 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 SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Our 2023 rankings named Bluegrass Community and Technical College the most popular school in Kentucky for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 489 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $14,569 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend MedQuest College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school handed out 339 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,693 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Kentucky. This small public school is located in Paducah, Kentucky, and it awarded 324 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,696 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Jefferson Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Kentucky. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 321 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Jefferson Community and Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,017 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
Jefferson Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 305 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SKYCTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SKYCTC accumulate an average of $17,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SKYCTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Maysville Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Maysville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 297 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Maysville Community and Technical College is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,943 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Maysville Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ashland Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. This small public school is located in Ashland, Kentucky, and it awarded 279 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend ACTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,548 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
ACTC 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.
Owensboro Community and 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 #9 on the list. Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 200 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Owensboro Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,061 in student loans. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Owensboro Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 197 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Big Sandy Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $14,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gateway Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Gateway is a public institution located in Florence, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 192 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Gateway accumulate an average of $15,165 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gateway. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Hazard, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 185 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hazard Community and Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,409 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hazard Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Elizabethtown, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 166 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #14, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 119 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville accumulate an average of $21,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Galen College of Nursing - Louisville does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Sullivan 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 #15 on the list. Sullivan University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 110 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Sullivan University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hopkinsville Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hopkinsville Community College is $4,488. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Online courses are available at Hopkinsville Community 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 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Madisonville Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Madisonville Community College is a public institution located in Madisonville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Madisonville Community College is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madisonville Community College accumulate an average of $13,332 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Madisonville Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Paul Mitchell the School Louisville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school awarded 97 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Beckfield College - Florence came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Florence, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school awarded 91 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,295 to cover tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Florence. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $25,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Beckfield College - Florence. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Ross Medical Education Center - Erlanger ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Ross - Erlanger is a very small private for-profit school situated in Erlanger, Kentucky. It awarded 95 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross - Erlanger 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 43% took at least some of their classes online.
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Campbellsville 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 #21 on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and it awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Campbellsville University is $25,400. 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 $15,627 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Campbellsville University 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 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Paul Mitchell the School Lexington 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 Lexington, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school handed out 80 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,140 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Southeast is a small public school situated in Cumberland, Kentucky. It awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeast. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,999 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Southeast 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 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 64 students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,684 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Empire Beauty School-Florence came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. Empire Beauty School-Florence is a very small private for-profit school situated in Florence, Kentucky. It awarded 52 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,822 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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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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