2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. 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 Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in California to see which undergraduate 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.
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Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
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Our analysis found Teachers College of San Joaquin to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in California. This very small public school is located in Stockton, California, and it awarded 147 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Teachers College of San Joaquin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,666. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alliant International University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in San Diego, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 44 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Alliant is $16,631. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Alliant 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 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at San Diego Christian College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in California. Located in Santee, California, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
San Diego Christian does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,877. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at San Diego Christian. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Riverside City College is a great place for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Riverside City College is a fairly large public school located in Riverside, California that handed out 11 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Riverside City College is $1,420. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,120. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Riverside City College accumulate an average of $16,109 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Riverside City College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Westmont College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Westmont does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,660. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Westmont 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 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 41 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Monica College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Santa Monica, California, the large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SMC is $1,146. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SMC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
San Bernardino Valley College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. San Bernardino Valley College is located in San Bernardino, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from California who attend San Bernardino Valley College full time pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,146. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,593 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at San Bernardino Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
MiraCosta College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Located in Oceanside, California, the fairly large public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,152 in tuition and fees if they attend MiraCosta College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,520. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that MiraCosta College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fresno City College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in Fresno, California, the large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fresno City College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,504. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,717 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Fresno City College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Imperial Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. IVC is a medium-sized public school situated in Imperial, California. It awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend IVC full time pay an average of $1,126 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,646. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from IVC accumulate an average of $8,065 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at IVC. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mt. San Antonio College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Mt. SAC is located in Walnut, California and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mt. SAC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,032. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mt. SAC accumulate an average of $14,681 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mt. SAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
College of the Canyons ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at College of the Canyons is $1,146. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from College of the Canyons accumulate an average of $12,464 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at College of the Canyons. 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.
Foothill College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Foothill College is a public institution located in Los Altos Hills, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees if they attend Foothill College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,790. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Foothill College 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.
Vanguard University of Southern California landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Costa Mesa, California, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Vanguard, expect to pay an average of $37,700 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.
Vanguard 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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Allan Hancock College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Allan Hancock College is a medium-sized public school situated in Santa Maria, California. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend Allan Hancock College full time pay an average of $1,146 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,842. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Allan Hancock College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Redlands came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. University of Redlands is located in Redlands, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $52,500 to cover tuition and fees at University of Redlands. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Redlands is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Palomar College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Palomar College is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,344 in tuition and fees if they attend Palomar College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,940. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Palomar College 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.
With a ranking of #17, Bakersfield College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bakersfield College is a public institution located in Bakersfield, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bakersfield College is $1,430. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,380. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Bakersfield 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, De Anza College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. De Anza College is located in Cupertino, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from California who attend De Anza College full time pay an average of $1,562 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,787. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at De Anza College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Diablo Valley College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school situated in Pleasant Hill, California. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,312 in tuition and fees if they attend Diablo Valley full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,328. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,489 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Diablo Valley. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Norco College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Norco College is a medium-sized public school located in Norco, California that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,420 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Norco College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,120. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Norco College accumulate an average of $12,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Norco College. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Chabot College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. This fairly large public school is located in Hayward, California, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees if they attend Chabot College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,710. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chabot College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cerritos College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Cerritos College is a public institution located in Norwalk, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,346 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cerritos College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,026. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,628 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cerritos College. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Delta is a fairly large public school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,365 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Delta, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Pasadena City College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. This large public school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend Pasadena City College full time pay an average of $1,212 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,596. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pasadena City 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.
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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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