2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Ocala, Florida, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 246 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Piedmont Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 161 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Piedmont Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,936. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. 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 attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 161 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,688. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FTCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 131 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 159 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they attend Wake Technical Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wake Technical Community College. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Forsyth Technical Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 148 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Forsyth Tech is $2,152. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,168. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Forsyth Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alamance Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. This small public school is located in Graham, North Carolina, and it awarded 147 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend ACC full time pay an average of $2,310 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,070. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pitt Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Winterville, North Carolina, and it awarded 128 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt Community College is $1,940. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pitt Community College. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 117 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,456. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Seminole State does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Stanly 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 #9 on the list. This small public school is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, and it awarded 111 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
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. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stanly Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Guilford Technical Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Jamestown, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 99 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they attend Guilford Technical Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,665. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Durham Technical 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 #11 on the list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 90 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Durham Technical Community College is $2,228. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,479. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Durham 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 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Gaston College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Dallas, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 74 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gaston College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,006. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Gaston College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Valencia College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 73 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Valencia College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,383. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Valencia College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Haywood Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Haywood Community College is a public institution located in Clyde, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees if they attend Haywood Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,724. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Haywood Community 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.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. CCCTI is a public institution located in Hudson, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 71 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCCTI is $2,537. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,681. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCCTI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Polk State College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, the medium-sized public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Polk State is $3,366. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,271. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Polk State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Miami Dade 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 #18 on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school handed out 62 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MDC is $2,838. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
MDC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Sylva, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 57 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,601 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwestern Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,913. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Wayne Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wayne Community College full time pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wayne Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Hillsborough 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 #20 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 51 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend HCC full time pay an average of $2,506 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,111. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at HCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tidewater 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 #22 on the list. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 48 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tidewater Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,564. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Tidewater Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cleveland Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. This small public school is located in Shelby, North Carolina, and it awarded 44 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,602 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cleveland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,746. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cleveland Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 43 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia State full time pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,517. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Randolph Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Randolph Community College is $2,386. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,146. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Randolph Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular teaching schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Saint Johns River State College | Palatka, FL |
| 26 | Sampson Community College | Clinton, NC |
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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