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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our rankings named Madison Area Technical College the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 218 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $6,769 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,600 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Madison College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Madison College also took the #2 spot in our rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northcentral Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list. Northcentral Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin that handed out 56 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,125 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Central Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
North Central Technical College also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Out of the 61 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. NWTC is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,858 in student loans.
Online courses are available at NWTC, 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, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
NWTC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our list.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Great Lakes Region . This fairly large public school is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and it awarded 131 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at FVTC are $6,861 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,693 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FVTC. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
FVTC also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lakeshore Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Great Lakes Region . This small public school is located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, and it awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LTC are $6,056 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,326 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LTC. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
LTC also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Gateway Technical College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Gateway Technical College is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,049 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 Gateway Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gateway Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s list. Southwest Tech is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,378 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Tech also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Western Technical 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 #8 on the list. Western Technical College is a small public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 69 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Chippewa Valley Technical 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 #9 on the list. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that handed out 31 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,690 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
CVTC also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Pewaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 20 students in 2020-2021.
WCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,603 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,678 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WCTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school situated in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,506 in loans while pursuing 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. In fact, around 12% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sinclair Community College ranked #12 on this year’s list. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 466 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,679 in student loans.
Sinclair 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, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, Sinclair Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our list.
Mid-State Technical 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 #13 on the list. Mid-State is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Mid-State are $6,351 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,316 in student loans.
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.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s list. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 78 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
WITC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,960 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,674 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WITC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakland Community 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 #15 on the list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan that handed out 12 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland Community College are $5,200 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Oakland Community College. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wayne County Community College District landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. WCCCD is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WCCCD are $3,998 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCCCD does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 1,570 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Ivy Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,927 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,607 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Ivy Tech 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, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #18 on this year’s list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 130 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cuyahoga Community College District are $8,586 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,632 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 46 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Cincinnati State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,090 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Cincinnati State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
MATC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,908 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,528 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MATC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Clark State Community College landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate business programs. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clark State Community College are $7,328 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Clark State 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 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Edison State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Piqua, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 82 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Edison Community College are $7,626 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,500 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 Edison Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Blackhawk Technical 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 #23 on the list. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BTC are $6,683 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BTC. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Schoolcraft College ranked #24 on this year’s list. Located in Livonia, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Schoolcraft College are $7,574 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,516 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Schoolcraft 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 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Stark State College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Stark State College is a fairly large public school situated in North Canton, Ohio. It awarded 29 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stark State College are $7,406 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Stark State 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 71% 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
- 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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