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2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

26 Schools Ranked
$5,258 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,691 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in the Rocky Mountains 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

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
35 Total Awards
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,281 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Front Range Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . FRCC is located in Westminster, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FRCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,454. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,281 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FRCC. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
22 Total Awards
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,228 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Pueblo Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 22 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,958. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $14,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Pueblo Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
20 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,974 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PPCC is $3,981. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,974 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that PPCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
14 Total Awards
$10,994 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 14 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,994 in tuition and fees if they attend UCCS full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,270. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

UCCS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Report

#4

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
14 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,599 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Mountain College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado that handed out 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado Mountain College is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,484. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,599 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
12 Total Awards
$3,947 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,213 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Aurora landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 12 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,947 in tuition and fees if they attend CCA full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,369. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,213 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCA does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
10 Total Awards
$6,399 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,327 Avg Student Debt

Salish Kootenai College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Pablo, Montana, the very small public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,399 in tuition and fees if they attend SKC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,583. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,327 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

SKC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
9 Total Awards
$4,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,941 Avg Student Debt

Trinidad State Junior 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 #8 on the list. Trinidad State Junior College is a small public school situated in Trinidad, Colorado. It awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Trinidad State Junior College full time pay an average of $4,176 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,941 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Trinidad State Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 17% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Trinidad State Junior College Report

#9

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
8 Total Awards
$4,745 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,422 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Denver, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 8 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,745 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCD. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,167. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
7 Total Awards
$4,389 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,492 Avg Student Debt

Red Rocks 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. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Red Rocks Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,811. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,492 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 Red Rocks Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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4 Total Awards
$4,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,158 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CNCC is located in Rangely, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,140 in tuition and fees if they attend CNCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,596. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CNCC accumulate an average of $17,158 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

CNCC 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 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado
4 Total Awards
$4,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Lamar 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 #11 on the list. Located in Lamar, Colorado, the very small public school handed out 4 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend LCC full time pay an average of $4,136 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,592. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCC. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lamar Community College Report

#13

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, Montana
3 Total Awards
$3,610 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Blackfeet Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Browning, Montana, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend BCC, expect to pay an average of $3,610 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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3 Total Awards

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies 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 #13 on the list. Boulder, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

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

MECR is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Montessori Education Center of the Rockies Report

#15

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, Colorado
2 Total Awards
$5,243 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,270 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Junior 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. NJC is a small public school situated in Sterling, Colorado. It awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,243 in tuition and fees if they attend NJC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,544. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,270 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

NJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 20% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
1 Total Awards
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Montana landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. The University of Montana is a fairly large public school located in Missoula, Montana that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,476.

UM 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 fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
1 Total Awards
$14,388 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Twin Falls, Idaho is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,388 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at College of Southern Idaho, 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 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full College of Southern Idaho Report

#18

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana
$5,745 Average Tuition & Fees

Dawson Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $5,745 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,445.

DCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana
$3,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Little Big Horn 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 #18 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,200 to cover tuition and fees at Little Big Horn College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Full Little Big Horn College Report

#18

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Utah Valley University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Students from Utah who attend UVU full time pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,092.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UVU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho

Lewis - Clark State 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 #18 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Lewis - Clark State College. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$5,726 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Montana - Western 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 #18 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,726 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana Western full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,190.

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

Full The University of Montana - Western Report

#18

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,061 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Utah State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,435. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,061 in loans while pursuing their degree.

USU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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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#18

Academy di Firenze

Jerome, Idaho

Academy di Firenze came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

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#18

Otero Junior College

La Junta, Colorado
$4,107 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,345 Avg Student Debt

Otero Junior College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,107 in tuition and fees if they attend Otero JC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,563. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Otero JC accumulate an average of $15,345 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Otero JC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Otero Junior College Report

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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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