2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Kentucky University the most popular school in Kentucky for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern is located in Richmond, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,752 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,024. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Our 2023 rankings named Bluegrass Community and Technical College the most popular school in Kentucky for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $4,568. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. In fact, around 65% 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 Somerset Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Somerset, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Newport, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,843 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, CET is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maysville Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Maysville, Kentucky that handed out 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Maysville Community and Technical College is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Maysville Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $17,943 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Maysville Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Sullivan University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the small private for-profit school handed out 5 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,022 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Sullivan 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hopkinsville 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 #7 on the list. Hopkinsville Community College is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Hopkinsville Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hopkinsville Community College accumulate an average of $18,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hopkinsville Community College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,050 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Big Sandy Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #8, Jefferson Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $16,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jefferson Community and Technical College. 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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Interactive College of Technology - Newport came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Newport, Kentucky, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,250 to cover tuition and fees at Interactive College of Technology - Newport. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,188 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Interactive College of Technology - Newport is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 #11 on the list. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,696 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,562 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Owensboro Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Owensboro Community and Technical College is located in Owensboro, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Kentucky who attend Owensboro Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Owensboro Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $10,061 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kentucky list. Hazard Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Hazard, Kentucky that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hazard Community and Technical College is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hazard Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $12,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Hazard Community and 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Daymar College - Bowling Green did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,253 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Daymar College - Bowling Green is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Madisonville Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Madisonville Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,332 in student loans.
Madisonville Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Ashland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend ACTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ACTC accumulate an average of $13,548 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that ACTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Campbellsville University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,400 to cover tuition and fees at Campbellsville University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,627 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Campbellsville University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 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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