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$9,736 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,692 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
$60,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region .

If you want to attend Northwestern, expect to pay an average of $60,768 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#2

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,600 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 61 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Madison College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,769. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $16,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Madison 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 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Madison Area Technical College Report

#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
$11,333 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,440 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #3 on our list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at IU Bloomington is $11,333. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,352. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,440 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IU Bloomington does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,858 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Great Lakes Region .

Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,849. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,858 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that NWTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$16,142 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Oxford full time pay an average of $16,142 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,288.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Miami University - Oxford. In 2019-2020 about 12% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Miami University - Oxford Report

#6

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,693 Avg Student Debt

Fox Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,861. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,693 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that FVTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Fox Valley Technical College Report

#7

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,049 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,688. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,803. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $15,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Gateway Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,679 Avg Student Debt

Sinclair Community College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,679 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Sinclair Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Sinclair Community College Report

$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,378 Avg Student Debt

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Tech is $4,571. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southwest Tech accumulate an average of $10,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Southwest Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,125 Avg Student Debt

Northcentral Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Central Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,415. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Central Technical College accumulate an average of $13,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at North Central Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,287 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Western Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,687. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $13,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Western Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Technical College Report

#12

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,690 Avg Student Debt

Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend CVTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $13,690 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at CVTC, 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 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, Wisconsin
$4,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,326 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Lakeshore Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $4,122 in tuition and fees if they attend LTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,056. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LTC accumulate an average of $9,326 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

LTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lakeshore Technical College Report

#14

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,607 Avg Student Debt

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #14 on this year’s list.

Students from Indiana who attend Ivy Tech Community College full time pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,607 in student loans.

Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Moraine Park Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $11,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Moraine Park Technical 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, 12% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,887 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,887 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,678 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Wisconsin who attend WCTC full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,603. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,678 in student loans.

Online courses are available at WCTC, 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 17% took at least some of their classes online.

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,223 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $25,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing Akron. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Herzing University - Akron Report

$17,632 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #19 on this year’s list.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $17,632 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Cuyahoga 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#20

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Shell Lake, Wisconsin
$4,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,674 Avg Student Debt

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WITC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,960. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WITC accumulate an average of $11,674 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WITC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
$37,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Lawrence Technological University ranked #21 on this year’s list.

If you want to attend Lawrence Tech, expect to pay an average of $37,680 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Lawrence Tech does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,054 Avg Student Debt

Lansing Community College landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $7,340. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,760. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LCC accumulate an average of $14,054 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

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#23

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,427 Avg Student Debt

Marion Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,505. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MTC accumulate an average of $11,427 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

MTC 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,316 Avg Student Debt

Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,418 in tuition and fees if they attend Mid-State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,351. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,316 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Mid-State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Mid-State Technical College Report

#25

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$7,869 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,627 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Michigan who attend Grand Rapids Community College full time pay an average of $7,869 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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