2023 Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in California to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California
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Our analysis found Mt. San Antonio College to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in California.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mt. SAC is $1,352. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,032. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,681 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mt. SAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Cuesta College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in California.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cuesta College is $1,338. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,702.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cuesta College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Napa Valley College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in California.
In-state students pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees if they attend Napa Valley College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,734.
One thing to take note of is that Napa Valley College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at San Bernardino Valley College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in California.
In-state students pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees if they attend San Bernardino Valley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,146. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from San Bernardino Valley College accumulate an average of $19,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Bernardino Valley College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Butte College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list.
Students from California who attend Butte College full time pay an average of $1,368 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,848. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,655 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Butte College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Cabrillo College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from California who attend Cabrillo College full time pay an average of $1,262 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,746 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cabrillo College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Santa Barbara City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SBCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,383 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SBCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Merced College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.
Students from California who attend Merced Community College District full time pay an average of $1,180 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,444. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Merced Community College District accumulate an average of $9,067 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Merced Community College District does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Hills College-Coalinga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Hills College-Coalinga accumulate an average of $13,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
West Hills College-Coalinga does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Canada College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees if they attend Canada College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,006.
Glendale Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GCC is $1,171. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,531. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,175 in student loans.
GCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Yuba College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking.
Students from California who attend Yuba College full time pay an average of $1,128 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,488. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,091 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Yuba College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
MTI College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,278 in student loans.
MTI College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 9% took at least some of their classes online.
Modesto Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MJC is $1,274. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,339 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MJC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Delta accumulate an average of $15,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Delta, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Ventura College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking.
Students from California who attend Ventura College full time pay an average of $1,394 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,398.
Ventura College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Foothill College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Foothill College is $1,565. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,790.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Foothill College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Victor Valley College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,424 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Victor Valley College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,374. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,618 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Victor Valley College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Empire College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.
Cypress College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Cypress College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,898.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cypress College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Sacramento City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.
Sacramento City 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Palomar College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Palomar College is $1,344. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,940.
Palomar College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, Crafton Hills College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $1,178 in tuition and fees if they attend CHC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,498. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CHC accumulate an average of $15,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CHC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fresno City College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fresno City College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,504. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,717 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fresno City College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
Riverside City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Riverside City College is $1,420. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,120. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,109 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Riverside City College, 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 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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