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2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

25 Schools Ranked
$7,828 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,181 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 New York ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in New York 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.

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 New York for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Monroe, New York, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 224 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Derech Hachaim Seminary Report

#2

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bryant & Stratton College - Online helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in New York. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 95 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced 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. Of those students who received their degree, 99% 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 25 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 29 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $5,964. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,764. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $23,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at HVCC. 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 attend Niagara County Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Niagara County Community College full time pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,423. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,434 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Niagara County Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Finger Lakes Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in New York. Finger Lakes Community College is a public institution located in Canandaigua, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend Finger Lakes Community College full time pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Finger Lakes Community College. 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.

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#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. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 14 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 Erie Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,769. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,489 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Erie Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Nassau Community College

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

With a ranking of #7, Nassau Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Garden City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 12 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Nassau Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,130. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Nassau Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Nassau Community College Report

#8

Adirondack Community College

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

Adirondack Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Queensbury, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 8 students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,256. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY Adirondack. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Adirondack Community College Report

#8

Monroe Community College

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

Monroe Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Monroe Community College is located in Rochester, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Monroe Community College full time pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,368. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Monroe Community College accumulate an average of $19,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Monroe Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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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7 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia-Greene Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Columbia-Greene Community College is a small public school located in Hudson, New York that handed out 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbia-Greene Community College is $5,616. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,584. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia-Greene Community College. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

SUNY Westchester Community College

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

SUNY Westchester 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 #10 on the list. SUNY Westchester Community College is a public institution located in Valhalla, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,374 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Westchester Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,414. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Westchester Community 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.

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#12

Siena College

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

Siena College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Siena College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Loudonville, New York that handed out 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Siena does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,225. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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

#12

Orange County Community College

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

Orange County Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Located in Middletown, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Orange is $6,094. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,470. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

SUNY Orange 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.

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#14

Genesee Community College

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

Genesee Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Genesee Community College is a small public school located in Batavia, New York that handed out 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

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

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Genesee Community College Report

#15

Bronx Community College

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

Bronx Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. BCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,086. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BCC. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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2 Total Awards
$5,524 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Schenectady County Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Located in Schenectady, New York, the small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,524 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Schenectady full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. 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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#17

Corning Community College

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

Corning Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Corning Community College is located in Corning, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Corning Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,230. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Corning Community College. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York
1 Total Awards
$5,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. This small public school is located in Watertown, New York, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Jefferson Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,688 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.

One thing to take note of is that Jefferson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,503 Avg Student Debt

Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list.

Students from New York who attend MVCC full time pay an average of $5,500 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,798. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,503 in loans while pursuing their degree.

MVCC 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 58% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mohawk Valley Community College Report

#19

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
$8,486 Average Tuition & Fees

Buffalo State landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs.

Students from New York who attend Buffalo State full time pay an average of $8,486 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,396.

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

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#19

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, New York
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees

Herkimer County Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Herkimer College is $5,776. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,990.

Herkimer College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
$5,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Queensborough Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QCC is $5,210. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,090.

QCC 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 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

Johnstown, New York
$5,718 Average Tuition & Fees

Fulton-Montgomery Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,718 to cover tuition and fees at FM. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FM does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees

New York City College of Technology ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at City Tech is $7,320. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,270.

City Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 New York City College of Technology Report

#19

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
$8,769 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Oswego ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,769 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Oswego. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,679.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY Oswego does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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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