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2023 Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

70 Schools Ranked
$4,472 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,992 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 70 schools in the Southwest Region 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.

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#1

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
$17,727 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named El Centro College the best school in the Southwest Region for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,727 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since El Centro College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$15,410 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 70 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Remington College - Dallas Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,410 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Remington College - Dallas Campus. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
$2,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,548 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 70 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Galveston College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Galveston College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,200. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,548 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Galveston College. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
$3,672 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Panola College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,672 in tuition and fees if they attend Panola College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,680.

Panola 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Panola College Report

$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Estrella Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Southwest Region .

Students from Arizona who attend Estrella Mountain Community College full time pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,506 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Estrella Mountain Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona
$18,588 Avg Student Debt

Central Arizona College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pinal County Community College accumulate an average of $18,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pinal 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 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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$9,244 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,764.

Online courses are available at OSU, 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 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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$14,785 Avg Student Debt

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,785 in student loans.

Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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$4,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,623 Avg Student Debt

McLennan Community 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 #9 on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,910. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $16,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#10

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, Texas
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,436 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, North Central Texas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Texas who attend NCTC full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,080. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,436 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NCTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,078 Avg Student Debt

Victoria College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Students from Texas who attend Victoria College full time pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,872. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,078 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Victoria College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Victoria College Report

#12

Navarro College

Corsicana, Texas
$4,508 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,702 Avg Student Debt

Navarro 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 #12 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend Navarro College full time pay an average of $4,508 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,368. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Navarro College accumulate an average of $15,702 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Navarro College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Navarro College Report

#13

Angelina College

Lufkin, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Angelina 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 #13 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend AC full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,880.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at AC. 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.

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#14

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
$4,344 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,750 Avg Student Debt

Houston Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Houston Community College is $4,344. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,460. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,750 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Houston Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Houston Community College Report

#15

Platt College - North OKC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$14,636 Avg Student Debt

Platt College - North OKC ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,636 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#16

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,648 Avg Student Debt

GateWay Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend GateWay Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,648 in student loans.

GateWay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,398 Avg Student Debt

Austin Community College District ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Austin Community College District is $8,580. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,590. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,398 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Austin Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Austin Community College District Report

#18

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,196 Avg Student Debt

Lone Star College System landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Harris Montgomery is $4,848. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,168. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,196 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Harris Montgomery. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Temple College

Temple, Texas
$4,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,997 Avg Student Debt

Temple College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Texas who attend Temple College full time pay an average of $4,512 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,432. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Temple College accumulate an average of $21,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Temple College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,849 Avg Student Debt

Weatherford College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they attend Weatherford College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,800. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Weatherford College accumulate an average of $10,849 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Weatherford 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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#21

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, Arizona
$2,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Pioneer College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,428 in tuition and fees if they attend NPC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,850.

One thing to take note of is that NPC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northland Pioneer College Report

#22

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,276 Avg Student Debt

South Texas 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 #22 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend South Texas College full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,276 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Texas College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

St Philip's College

San Antonio, Texas
$6,592 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,186 Avg Student Debt

St Philip’s College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Texas who attend St Philip’s College full time pay an average of $6,592 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,122. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from St Philip’s College accumulate an average of $15,186 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

St Philip’s College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

Full St Philip’s College Report

$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Collin County Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Collin County Community College District. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,104.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
$3,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,476 Avg Student Debt

Amarillo College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Amarillo College is $3,168. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,704. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,476 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Amarillo College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Amarillo College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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