2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 79 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
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Our 2023 rankings named Seattle Pacific University the best school in the United States for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average tuition and fees at SPU is $35,646. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
SPU 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 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanly Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.
Students from North Carolina who attend Stanly Technical College full time pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Stanly Technical College. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Illinois helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the United States.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Illinois is $13,883. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,381 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the United States.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Florida, expect to pay an average of $13,635 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,381 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,849. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,858 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWTC. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Alaska Fairbanks did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.
Students from Alaska who attend UAF full time pay an average of $9,221 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,654.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UAF. 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.
Fox Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.
Students from Wisconsin who attend FVTC full time pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,861. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,693 in student loans.
FVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate teaching programs.
In-state students pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Falls Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Spokane Falls Community College accumulate an average of $11,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Spokane Falls 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 89% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Northwest University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend Northwest University, expect to pay an average of $33,980 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwest University. 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.
With a ranking of #10, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend IWU, expect to pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IWU. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Front Range Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,454. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,281 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at FRCC, 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, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pima Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,566. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of $13,293 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pima County Community College District. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Redlands came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
University of Redlands does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $52,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
University of Redlands is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #14, Wheeling University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend Wheeling University, expect to pay an average of $29,290 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Wheeling University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,847. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,381 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - North Dakota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Universidad del Este did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,820 to cover tuition and fees at UNE. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,952 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNE. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 22% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.
Full-time students from Hawaii pay an average of $12,186 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Manoa. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,218.
UH Manoa 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Delaware County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Delaware County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,740. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,230 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Delaware County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.
Students from Arizona who attend ASU - Tempe full time pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of $20,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU - Tempe. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $13,558. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,381 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Richmond ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools list.
Boston University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
Boston U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $59,816. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at Boston U, 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 2% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,910 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. 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 $17,612 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that ATCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Old Dominion University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
Students from Virginia who attend Old Dominion full time pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Old Dominion. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,637. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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