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2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

56 Schools Ranked
$10,955 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,943 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Derech Hachaim Seminary

Monroe, New York
224 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Derech Hachaim Seminary the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Derech Hachaim Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Monroe, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 224 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
95 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,595 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a great place for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Orchard Park, New York, and it awarded 95 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online is $15,295. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $19,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Online Report

29 Total Awards
$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,007 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Troy, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees if they attend HVCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,764. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $23,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

HVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
28 Total Awards
$5,671 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,434 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Niagara County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Sanborn, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend Niagara County Community College full time pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,423. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,434 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Niagara County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, New York
19 Total Awards
$5,722 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,139 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Finger Lakes Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Finger Lakes Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Canandaigua, New York that handed out 19 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Finger Lakes Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,710. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Finger Lakes Community College accumulate an average of $18,139 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Finger Lakes 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 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Total Awards
$57,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Drexel University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 14 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Drexel, expect to pay an average of $57,136 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Drexel 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 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Drexel University Report

#6

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
14 Total Awards
$5,722 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,489 Avg Student Debt

Erie Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 14 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Erie Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,769. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,489 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Erie Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Erie Community College Report

#8

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
12 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees

Nassau Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Nassau Community College is a public institution located in Garden City, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nassau Community College is $6,330. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,130. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Nassau Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Keystone College

La Plume, Pennsylvania
8 Total Awards
$17,300 Average Tuition & Fees

Keystone 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. Keystone College is located in La Plume, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,300 to cover tuition and fees at Keystone College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Keystone College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Adirondack Community College

Queensbury, New York
8 Total Awards
$5,784 Average Tuition & Fees

Adirondack 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 #9 on the list. SUNY Adirondack is a small public school situated in Queensbury, New York. It awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Adirondack. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,256. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Adirondack. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Adirondack Community College Report

#9

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
8 Total Awards
$5,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,067 Avg Student Debt

Monroe Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,368. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,067 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Online courses are available at Monroe Community College, 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 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
8 Total Awards
$8,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,555 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. HACC is a fairly large public school situated in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend HACC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,818. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,555 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HACC. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Harrisburg Area Community College Report

#13

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, New York
7 Total Awards
$5,374 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Westchester Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. SUNY Westchester Community College is located in Valhalla, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,374 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Westchester Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,414. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Westchester Community College. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full SUNY Westchester Community College Report

7 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia-Greene Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Columbia-Greene Community College is a public institution located in Hudson, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,616 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia-Greene Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,584. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia-Greene Community College. 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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#15

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
5 Total Awards
$9,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,230 Avg Student Debt

Delaware County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Delaware County Community College is located in Media, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Delaware County Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,230 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Delaware County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Delaware County Community College Report

#16

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, New Jersey
4 Total Awards
$7,350 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,912 Avg Student Debt

Passaic County Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Paterson, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,350 in tuition and fees if they attend PCCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,390. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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 PCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 26% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Siena College

Loudonville, New York
4 Total Awards
$40,225 Average Tuition & Fees

Siena College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Loudonville, New York, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Siena, expect to pay an average of $40,225 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Siena, 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, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Siena College Report

#16

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
4 Total Awards
$6,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Orange County Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Orange is located in Middletown, New York 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 SUNY Orange is $6,094. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,470. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Orange. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York
3 Total Awards
$5,240 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Genesee Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Genesee Community College is a small public school located in Batavia, New York that handed out 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees if they attend GCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,840. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GCC. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Genesee Community College Report

#19

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
3 Total Awards
$8,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,130 Avg Student Debt

Lehigh Carbon 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 #19 on the list. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,060. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,130 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at LCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lehigh Carbon Community College Report

#21

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, Pennsylvania
2 Total Awards
$10,024 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,683 Avg Student Debt

Westmoreland County 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 #21 on the list. Located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,024 in tuition and fees if they attend Westmoreland College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,014. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,683 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Westmoreland College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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

#21

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
2 Total Awards
$5,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Bronx Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Bronx Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,206 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,086. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BCC. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$5,524 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Schenectady County Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Schenectady, New York, the small public school handed out 2 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Schenectady full time pay an average of $5,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,432. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Schenectady does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Corning Community College

Corning, New York
1 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Corning Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Corning Community College is a public institution located in Corning, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend Corning Community College full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,230. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Corning Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, Pennsylvania
1 Total Awards
$9,098 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,268 Avg Student Debt

Bucks County Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Newtown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Bucks County Community College full time pay an average of $9,098 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,298. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,268 in student loans. 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 Bucks County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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