2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 31 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found Lake Washington Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Washington. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small public school handed out 45 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LWTech is $4,609. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,146. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LWTech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 31 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Pacific University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 40 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SPU, expect to pay an average of $35,646 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Online courses are available at SPU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% 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 Renton Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. This small public school is located in Renton, Washington, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Renton Technical College full time pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,131. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Renton Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 31 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Falls Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Spokane, Washington, the small public school handed out 32 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Falls Community College is $3,826. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Spokane Falls Community College accumulate an average of $11,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 31 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Bates Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Bates Technical College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bates Technical College is $6,511. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,278. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bates Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Everett Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Everett Community College is a public institution located in Everett, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Everett Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,597. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,556 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Everett 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 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Olympic College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. OC is located in Bremerton, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,638. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,949 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OC. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, South Puget Sound Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Olympia, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 16 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend South Puget Sound Community College full time pay an average of $4,795 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,428. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Online courses are available at South Puget Sound Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Clover Park Technical 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. Lakewood, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 14 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at CPTC is $5,740. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,786 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
CPTC 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 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bellevue College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. BC is a fairly large public school situated in Bellevue, Washington. It awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend BC full time pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,594. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at BC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
Northwest University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Northwest University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,980. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Northwest University 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, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Skagit Valley College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, the small public school handed out 10 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,431 in tuition and fees if they attend Skagit Valley College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,507. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Skagit Valley College accumulate an average of $14,638 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 Skagit Valley College. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shoreline Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Shoreline Community College is located in Shoreline, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shoreline Community College is $4,166. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,013. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Shoreline Community College accumulate an average of $15,239 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Shoreline Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Big Bend Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Big Bend Community College is a public institution located in Moses Lake, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,629 in tuition and fees if they attend Big Bend Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,098. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Big Bend 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Green River College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Auburn, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GRC is $4,332. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,794. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that GRC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Whatcom Community 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 #15 on the list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Whatcom Community College full time pay an average of $4,868 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,473. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Whatcom 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.
Centralia College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Located in Centralia, Washington, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend Centralia College full time pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,239. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Centralia College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Edmonds Community 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 #17 on the list. Edmonds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Lynnwood, Washington that handed out 6 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,209 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Edmonds Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,746. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Edmonds Community College accumulate an average of $21,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Edmonds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Yakima Valley College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. This small public school is located in Yakima, Washington, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,883 in tuition and fees if they attend YVC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,352. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that YVC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Seattle Central College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Seattle Central, expect to pay an average of $4,670 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seattle Central. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
North Seattle College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. North Seattle College is a small public school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend North Seattle, expect to pay an average of $4,799 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,179 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is located in Lakewood, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is $4,356. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,247. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Walla Walla Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Walla Walla Community College is located in Walla Walla, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Walla Walla Community College accumulate an average of $19,069 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 Walla Walla Community College. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. WVC is located in Wenatchee, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WVC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,734. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,885 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
WVC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbia Basin College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pasco, Washington, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Washington who attend CBC full time pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,735. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CBC. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*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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