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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

$9,011 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,766 Avg Student Debt*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Best Value Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
91 Total Awards
#1 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$8,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Our rankings named Kapiolani Community College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Kapiolani CC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,420 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,211 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Kapiolani CC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Kapiolani CC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our list.

Full Kapiolani Community College Report

#2

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
52 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$5,135 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #2 on our list. Spokane Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 52 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $5,135 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,531 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Spokane Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Spokane Community College Report

#3

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
20 Total Awards
#20 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$6,192 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 43 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Rogue Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 20 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rogue Community College are $6,192 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Rogue Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
30 Total Awards
#12 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$7,735 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 43 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Columbia Basin College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Columbia Basin College is a medium-sized public school located in Pasco, Washington that handed out 30 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CBC are $7,735 per year.

CBC 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 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Columbia Basin College Report

#5

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
68 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$9,670 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Portland Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Far Western US Region . This large public school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland Community College are $9,670 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,152 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Portland 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, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Portland Community College also took the #5 spot in our rankings.

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#6

Cerritos College

Norwalk, California
5 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,026 Average Tuition & Fees

Cerritos College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Norwalk, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Cerritos College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,026 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,628 in student loans.

Cerritos College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its great value ranking, Cerritos College is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.

Full Cerritos College Report

#7

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
45 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,391 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Tacoma Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tacoma Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 45 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Tacoma Community College are $10,391 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,888 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Tacoma 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.

Full Tacoma Community College Report

#8

Ventura College

Ventura, California
101 Total Awards
#23 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$7,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Ventura College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Ventura College is a fairly large public school situated in Ventura, California. It awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ventura College are $7,398 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ventura College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on Ventura College

#9

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
7 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,399 Average Tuition & Fees

Great Basin College ranked #9 on this year’s list. Elko, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Great Basin College are $10,399 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,332 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Great Basin College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

Read full report on Great Basin College

#10

National University

La Jolla, California
4 Total Awards
#3 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$13,320 Average Tuition & Fees

National University ranked #10 on this year’s list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

National University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,320 in tuition and fees each year.

National 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

National University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our list.

Full National University Report

#11

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
59 Total Awards
#14 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,133 Average Tuition & Fees

Clark College landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clark College are $10,133 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,732 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Clark College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
4 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$13,658 Average Tuition & Fees

City University of Seattle came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. CityU is located in Seattle, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CityU are $13,658 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CityU 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.

CityU also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full City University of Seattle Report

#13

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
2 Total Awards
$7,684 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,108 Avg Student Debt

Santa Ana College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. This large public school is located in Santa Ana, California, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

SAC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,684 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,108 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on Santa Ana College

8 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,620 Average Tuition & Fees

Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Truckee Meadows Community College are $10,620 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,840 in student loans.

Truckee Meadows 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 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington
3 Total Awards
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Yakima Valley College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Yakima, Washington, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

YVC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online classes at YVC. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Yakima Valley College Report

#16

American River College

Sacramento, California
18 Total Awards
#21 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,168 Average Tuition & Fees

American River College landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. American River College is a large public school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American River are $10,168 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,868 in loans while pursuing their degree.

American River 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.

Full American River College Report

#17

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
56 Total Awards
$8,504 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,717 Avg Student Debt

Fresno City College landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Located in Fresno, California, the large public school handed out 56 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fresno City College are $8,504 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Fresno City College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Fresno City College Report

#18

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
49 Total Awards
$7,531 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,175 Avg Student Debt

Glendale Community College ranked #18 on this year’s list. GCC is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, California. It awarded 49 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GCC are $7,531 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,175 in loans while pursuing their degree.

GCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
2 Total Awards
#25 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$10,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Mt. SAC is a public institution located in Walnut, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mt. SAC are $10,032 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,681 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Mt. SAC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Mt. San Antonio College Report

#20

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
34 Total Awards
#8 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Charter College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the small private for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Charter College are $17,208 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,163 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Charter College. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its great value ranking, Charter College is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.

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#20

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
31 Total Awards
#22 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$11,534 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Southern Nevada landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 31 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CSN are $11,534 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,460 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that CSN does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full College of Southern Nevada Report

#22

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
39 Total Awards
$6,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,432 Avg Student Debt

Antelope Valley College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Lancaster, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 39 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Antelope Valley College are $6,980 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Antelope Valley College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
34 Total Awards
#16 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$13,050 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Clackamas Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clackamas Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oregon City, Oregon. It awarded 34 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Clackamas Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,050 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,726 in student loans.

Clackamas Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Clackamas Community College Report

#24

El Camino College

Torrance, California
31 Total Awards
$8,008 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, El Camino College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. El Camino College is a fairly large public school located in Torrance, California that handed out 31 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at El Camino College are $8,008 per year.

Some students may be able to take online classes at El Camino College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
7 Total Awards
#15 in Quality in the Far Western US Region
$13,275 Average Tuition & Fees

Chemeketa Community College ranked #24 on this year’s list. Located in Salem, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Chemeketa Community College are $13,275 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. 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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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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