2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 70 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona
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Our analysis found Glendale Community College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arizona. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 1,315 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Glendale Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,017 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Glendale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pima Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,291 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pima County Community College District is $2,250. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,566. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Pima County Community College District 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 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mesa Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Mesa, Arizona that handed out 1,070 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Mesa Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,000 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Mesa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. This fairly large public school is located in Chandler, Arizona, and it awarded 1,019 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,982 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. 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.
Out of the 70 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Rio Salado College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 955 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rio Salado College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,925 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rio Salado 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.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 917 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,506 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Estrella Mountain 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 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Arizona Western College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. AWC is a public institution located in Yuma, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 644 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
One thing to take note of is that AWC 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.
Phoenix College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Phoenix College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 644 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Phoenix College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,048 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Phoenix College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Paradise Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 614 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Paradise Valley Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Paradise Valley Community College accumulate an average of $12,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Paradise Valley 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, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Yavapai College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 549 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,583 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Yavapai College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small private for-profit school awarded 522 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UEI College - Phoenix accumulate an average of $10,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
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Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the very small private for-profit school handed out 489 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,537 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Sonoran Desert Institute ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Sonoran Desert Institute is a small private for-profit school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 432 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Sonoran Desert Institute, expect to pay an average of $10,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sonoran Desert Institute accumulate an average of $10,010 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 1% of those degree recipients were women.
Sonoran Desert Institute is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #14, Central Arizona College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Arizona College is a small public school located in Coolidge, Arizona that handed out 411 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,588 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Scottsdale Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 369 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Scottsdale Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Scottsdale 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. CRAS is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 355 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,701 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
With a ranking of #17, South Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small public school awarded 333 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Mountain Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Mountain Community College. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryan University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the small private for-profit school handed out 313 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Bryan University is $12,142. 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 $15,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bryan University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The Refrigeration School landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. RSI is a small private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 292 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,958 in student loans. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that RSI does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 4% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. PMI Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 340 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Tucson accumulate an average of $10,497 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that PMI Tucson does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Carrington College, Phoenix North landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the small private for-profit school awarded 323 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 $10,459 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carrington College, Phoenix does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cochise County Community College District came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the small public school handed out 275 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,380 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cochise College. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coconino Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the small public school awarded 263 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coconino Community College accumulate an average of $14,142 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coconino Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
GateWay 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 #24 on the list. GateWay Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 250 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GateWay Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,648 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
GateWay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Universal Technical Institute - Avondale ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arizona list. UTI Avondale is a private for-profit institution located in Avondale, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 235 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients 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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