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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania

18 Schools Ranked
$19,001 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Pennsylvania to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
28 Total Awards
$10,350 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Northampton County Area Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Pennsylvania. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees if they attend Northampton Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,270. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Northampton 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 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northampton County Area Community College Report

#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
20 Total Awards
$38,370 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Messiah University is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 20 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Messiah, expect to pay an average of $38,370 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Messiah. During the 2019-2020 year, about 30% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
13 Total Awards
$32,770 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Robert Morris University is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Robert Morris University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania that handed out 13 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,770 to cover tuition and fees at RMU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at RMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Robert Morris University Report

#4

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, Pennsylvania
10 Total Awards
$10,024 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Westmoreland County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Westmoreland College is a public institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they attend Westmoreland College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,014. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Westmoreland College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Westmoreland County Community College Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Total Awards
$17,378 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple University is a large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Temple is $17,378. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,602. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Temple. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
5 Total Awards
$9,900 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Delaware County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 5 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Delaware County Community College full time pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,740. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Delaware County Community College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Total Awards
$8,688 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Community College of Philadelphia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 4 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they attend Community College of Philadelphia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,744. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Community College of Philadelphia does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Community College of Philadelphia Report

#8

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
3 Total Awards
$11,108 Average Tuition & Fees

California University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Cal U full time pay an average of $11,108 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,726. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cal U. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 Total Awards
$31,570 Average Tuition & Fees

La Roche University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. La Roche is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend La Roche, expect to pay an average of $31,570 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at La Roche. 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.

Full La Roche University Report

#10

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
1 Total Awards
$11,173 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Clarion, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clarion University is $11,173. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,052. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clarion University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

#10

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 Total Awards
$37,284 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Marywood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Marywood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Marywood is $37,284. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Marywood does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
$10,878 Average Tuition & Fees

Lock Haven University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $10,878 in tuition and fees if they attend LHU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,702.

LHU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
$34,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Elizabethtown College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list.

If you want to attend Etown, expect to pay an average of $34,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Etown does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Elizabethtown College Report

#12

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, Pennsylvania
$10,904 Average Tuition & Fees

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 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.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania full time pay an average of $10,904 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,170.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Report

$13,144 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $13,144 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend IUP. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,897.

IUP 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 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

#12

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
$10,982 Average Tuition & Fees

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bloomsburg is $10,982. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,806.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bloomsburg. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

#12

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
$10,507 Average Tuition & Fees

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SRU is $10,507. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,615.

SRU 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 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

#12

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$32,390 Average Tuition & Fees

Carlow University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,390 to cover tuition and fees at Carlow. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Carlow 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 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Carlow University Report

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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