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There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $19,785 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Virginia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $54,438.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at University of Virginia. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Southeast Region .
Students from Georgia who attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,602. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,500 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Southeast Region .
In-state students pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Virginia Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $16,425 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northern Virginia 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 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. It ranked #4 on our list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,062. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $9,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
Herzing University - Atlanta does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing University - Atlanta accumulate an average of $27,082 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Atlanta does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jeff State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Jeff State accumulate an average of $13,329 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jeff State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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.
One thing to take note of is that Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Crescent Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College accumulate an average of $19,768 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Crescent Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wayne Community College ranked #10 on this year’s list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wayne Community College is $2,524. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,668. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,650 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wayne Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Greenville Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,186 in tuition and fees if they attend GTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,410. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,820 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GTC. 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.
Gwinnett Technical College landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,636. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,580 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,306 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Valencia College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
Students from Florida who attend Valencia College full time pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,383.
One thing to take note of is that Valencia College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #15 on this year’s list.
Online courses are available at UAB, 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 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at VCU is $15,028. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,366.
Some students may be able to take online classes at VCU. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern Community 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 #17 on the list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,601 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwestern Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,913. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,121 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Georgia Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,685 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CGTC 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 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany 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 #19 on the list.
Students from Georgia who attend Albany Technical College full time pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,396. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Albany Technical College accumulate an average of $18,473 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Albany Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tennessee Technological University landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tennessee Tech University is $9,802. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,834.
One thing to take note of is that Tennessee Tech University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Florida Career College - Orlando did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College - Orlando accumulate an average of $11,422 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
With a ranking of #22, Athens Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Georgia who attend Athens Technical College full time pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Athens Technical College accumulate an average of $13,918 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Interactive College of Technology - Morrow came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
If you want to attend Interactive College of Technology - Morrow, expect to pay an average of $10,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,821 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Interactive College of Technology - Morrow. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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With a ranking of #24, Sullivan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,022 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Sullivan University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Jefferson Community and 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 #25 on the list.
Students from Kentucky who attend Jefferson Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jefferson Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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