2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 134 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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 Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the fairly large public school awarded 234 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CNM is $1,684. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,540. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $14,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
CNM 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 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a large public school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,504 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tarrant County College. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at El Centro College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Southwest Region . This large public school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 207 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from El Centro College accumulate an average of $17,727 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at El Centro 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. This large public school is located in The Woodlands, Texas, and it awarded 189 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they attend North Harris Montgomery full time. 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.
North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at San Jacinto Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Southwest Region . San Jacinto Community College is a large public school located in Pasadena, Texas that handed out 168 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,824 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since San Jacinto College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located in Chandler, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 148 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,982 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Glendale Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 114 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glendale Community College. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Online courses are available at Glendale Community College, 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Mesa Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Mesa Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $12,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Mesa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Avondale, Arizona. It awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College accumulate an average of $11,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Estrella Mountain 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.
East Central University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. ECU is located in Ada, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 92 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,195 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,555. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, ECU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Austin Community College District landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Austin Community College District is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 85 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees if they attend Austin Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,590. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,398 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Austin Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Laredo College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Laredo College is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 78 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,500 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Laredo College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,748. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,141 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Laredo College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Scottsdale Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Scottsdale Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Scottsdale Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Scottsdale Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Paradise Valley Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the medium-sized public school handed out 68 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Paradise Valley Community College is $2,070. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,031 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Paradise Valley Community College. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, South Plains College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. South Plains College is a public institution located in Levelland, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Plains College is $3,892. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,276. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
South Plains College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
McLennan Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Located in Waco, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 60 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend MCC full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,910. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,623 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. 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.
Amarillo College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Amarillo, Texas. It awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend Amarillo College full time pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,704. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,476 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Amarillo College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Florida Career College - Houston Campus 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 #18 on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 52 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Florida Career College - Houston Campus accumulate an average of $11,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Canadian Valley Technology Center 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 #19 on the list. This small public school is located in El Reno, Oklahoma, and it awarded 49 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Canadian Valley Technology Center accumulate an average of $13,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Phoenix College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 47 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend Phoenix College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phoenix College accumulate an average of $18,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Phoenix College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alvin Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. Alvin is located in Alvin, Texas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they attend Alvin full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,010. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,831 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
Alvin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Pima Community 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 Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pima County Community College District. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,293 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pima County Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This small public school is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Texas College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Texas College accumulate an average of $11,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Texas College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Texas 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 #24 on the list. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas, and it awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Texas College is $4,530. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,920. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,276 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Texas College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 26 | Moore Norman Technology Center | Norman, OK |
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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