2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Stanly Community College to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region .
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245.
Stanly Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 26 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list.
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.
Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - Florida, 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 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wheeling University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The average tuition and fees at Wheeling University is $29,290. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, Wheeling University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Richmond. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,960.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Old Dominion does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shenandoah University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,490 to cover tuition and fees at Shenandoah. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Shenandoah does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Shorter University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Shorter does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,810. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Shorter does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlanta Area Tech is $3,164. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,308 in student loans.
Atlanta Area Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Albany Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,473 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Albany Technical College. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Pitt Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Pitt Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,548. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,811 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pitt Community College. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,578. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,322 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Central Georgia Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from Georgia who attend CGTC full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CGTC. 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.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,549 in student loans.
Rowan-Cabarrus 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 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Guilford 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 #14 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they attend Guilford Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,665. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,252 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Vance-Granville Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate teaching programs.
Students from North Carolina who attend Vance-Granville Community College full time pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,552. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,622 in student loans.
Vance-Granville 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 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,636. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,580 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GTC. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Crescent Technical College is $3,126. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,526. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,768 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Arkansas at Monticello came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $8,029 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,879. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,986 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UAM, 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 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Savannah 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 #19 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Savannah Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,278 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Savannah Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Arkansas who attend UAFS full time pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,026.
UAFS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wilkes Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees if they attend Wilkes Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,716. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,469 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Wilkes Community 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.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate teaching programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is $3,062. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,541 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wake Technical Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they attend Wake Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,102 in student loans.
Wake Technical 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Augusta Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,856 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Augusta 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 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $3,890 in tuition and fees if they attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,642. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Virginia University at Parkersburg accumulate an average of $16,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 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, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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