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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

17 Schools Ranked
$9,946 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones had the most popular online basic certificate programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
69 Total Awards
$8,195 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Valley City State University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Plains States Region . Valley City, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 69 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Valley City State University is $8,195. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,969. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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64 Total Awards
$4,802 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution located in Sioux City, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 64 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,802 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Iowa Tech Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,826. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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56 Total Awards
$5,971 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at North Iowa Area Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Plains States Region . North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Iowa Area Community College is $5,971. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,547. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

North Iowa Area Community College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full North Iowa Area Community College Report

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
26 Total Awards
$10,420 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Kansas State University is a large public school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 26 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at K -State is $10,420. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,491. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

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.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
87 Total Awards
$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 87 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Minnesota who attend UMN Twin Cities full time pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,818. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
11 Total Awards
$6,052 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College is $6,052. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Northland Community and Technical College Report

#7

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota
10 Total Awards

Martin Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. MLC is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in New Ulm, Minnesota. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Martin Luther College Report

#7

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
13 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 13 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Ridgewater College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,914. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Ridgewater College Report

#7

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$46,221 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Hamline University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Hamline does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,221. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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8 Total Awards
$6,286 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Minnesota West is a public institution located in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Minnesota who attend Minnesota West full time pay an average of $6,286 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,936. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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6 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend M State, expect to pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota
5 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

South Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in North Mankato, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 5 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend South Central College, expect to pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Cankdeska Cikana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. CCCC is a very small public school situated in Fort Totten, North Dakota. It awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend CCCC, expect to pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

CCCC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#13

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$9,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Cloud State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at St. Cloud State University is $9,170. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,010.

In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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2 Total Awards
$9,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Christian College of the Bible landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Central Christian College of the Bible, expect to pay an average of $9,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Central Christian College of the Bible Report

#16

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
4 Total Awards
$5,874 Average Tuition & Fees

St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 4 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,874 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.

Around 54% 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 17 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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