2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1,166 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
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Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the United States for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This large public school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 1,570 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $15,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 1,166 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 466 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Sinclair Community College full time pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $13,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the United States. This large public school is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and it awarded 318 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend UMGC full time pay an average of $7,704 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,336. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $26,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
UMGC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Perkinston, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 288 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Central New Mexico Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the United States. CNM is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 234 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,540. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,711 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CNM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hinds Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 219 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Hinds Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,386 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hinds Community College. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Madison Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 218 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,600 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Madison College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tarrant County College is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,504 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Online courses are available at Tarrant County College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
El Centro College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. El Centro College is located in Dallas, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 207 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,727 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since El Centro College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lone Star College System landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. North Harris Montgomery is a large public school situated in The Woodlands, Texas. It awarded 189 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend North Harris Montgomery full time pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,196 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Harris Montgomery. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Jacinto Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. San Jacinto College is located in Pasadena, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 168 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,824 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at San Jacinto College. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, California Technical Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 168 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,750 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, CTA is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 164 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Northwestern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Central Community College is located in Grand Island, Nebraska and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 159 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Nebraska pay an average of $3,210 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,590. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,103 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Central 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 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 148 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,982 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Georgia Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 148 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,685 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 143 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend GTC full time pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $16,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. This large public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 140 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they attend UC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 131 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FVTC is $4,746. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,861. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,693 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FVTC. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 130 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Grossmont College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Grossmont College is a fairly large public school situated in El Cajon, California. It awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,332 in tuition and fees if they attend Grossmont College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,928. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Grossmont College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Glendale Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 114 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Glendale Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Glendale Community College accumulate an average of $12,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Glendale 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.
With a ranking of #23, Albany Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Albany, Georgia, the small public school awarded 113 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Albany Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Boston U, expect to pay an average of $59,816 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Boston U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 2% took at least some of their classes online.
Mesa Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. 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 $12,000 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mesa Community College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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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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