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2023 Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

45 Schools Ranked
$8,111 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,537 Avg Student Debt*

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps 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 Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
86 Total Awards
$6,548 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Pitt Community College the best value school in North Carolina for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Winterville, North Carolina, and it awarded 86 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pitt Community College are $6,548 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,811 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

In addition to its great value ranking, Pitt Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list.

Full Pitt Community College Report

#2

Alamance Community College

Graham, North Carolina
29 Total Awards
$8,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 45 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s value ranking, Alamance Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Graham, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 29 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ACC are $8,070 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

ACC also made our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list, coming in at #2.

Full Alamance Community College Report

#3

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, North Carolina
31 Total Awards
$6,623 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at South Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in North Carolina. Located in Polkton, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 31 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College are $6,623 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,154 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that South Piedmont 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.

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#4

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
133 Total Awards
$7,168 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 45 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s value ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 133 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Forsyth Tech are $7,168 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,249 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Forsyth Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
61 Total Awards
$8,936 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in North Carolina. Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Central Piedmont Community College are $8,936 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,964 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Central Piedmont Community College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list.

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#6

Montgomery Community College

Troy, North Carolina
28 Total Awards
$8,682 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Montgomery Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. MCC is a very small public school situated in Troy, North Carolina. It awarded 28 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $8,682 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,407 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

MCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list.

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33 Total Awards
$8,776 Average Tuition & Fees

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Asheville, North Carolina that handed out 33 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at A-B Tech are $8,776 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,177 in student loans.

A-B Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, A-B Tech is ranked #4 for overall quality in North Carolina.

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#8

Brunswick Community College

Bolivia, North Carolina
16 Total Awards
$8,676 Average Tuition & Fees

Brunswick Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Bolivia, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Brunswick Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,676 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,186 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Brunswick Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Brunswick Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

Full Brunswick Community College Report

#9

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
34 Total Awards
$6,552 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,622 Avg Student Debt

Vance-Granville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 34 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Vance-Granville Community College are $6,552 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,622 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Vance-Granville Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Vance-Granville Community College Report

#10

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
146 Total Awards
$7,665 Average Tuition & Fees

Guilford Technical Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Jamestown, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 146 students in 2020-2021.

Guilford Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,665 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,252 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Guilford Technical 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Guilford Technical Community College Report

#11

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
50 Total Awards
$7,479 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 50 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Durham Technical Community College are $7,479 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,683 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Durham Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, North Carolina
14 Total Awards
$7,346 Average Tuition & Fees

College of the Albemarle landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

College of the Albemarle undergraduate students pay an average of $7,346 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at College of the Albemarle. 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.

Full College of the Albemarle Report

#13

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
91 Total Awards
$8,912 Average Tuition & Fees

Wake Technical Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Wake Technical Community College are $8,912 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,102 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Wake Technical 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 94% took at least some of their classes online.

Wake Technical Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#14

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
63 Total Awards
$8,698 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Carolina Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Sanford, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 63 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Central Carolina Community College are $8,698 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Central Carolina Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Central Carolina Community College Report

#15

Bladen Community College

Dublin, North Carolina
30 Total Awards
$7,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,059 Avg Student Debt

Bladen Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Dublin, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 30 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BCC are $7,630 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

BCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, North Carolina
27 Total Awards
$8,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Richmond Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hamlet, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Richmond Community College are $8,680 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Richmond Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
44 Total Awards
$8,712 Average Tuition & Fees

Lenoir Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Kinston, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lenoir Community College are $8,712 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $8,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Lenoir 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 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lenoir Community College Report

#18

Surry Community College

Dobson, North Carolina
20 Total Awards
$8,807 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Surry Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Surry Community College is a public institution located in Dobson, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Surry Community College are $8,807 a year.

One thing to take note of is that Surry Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Surry Community College Report

#19

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
74 Total Awards
$8,668 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Wayne Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 74 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Wayne Community College are $8,668 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,650 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Wayne Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina
16 Total Awards
$8,662 Average Tuition & Fees

Beaufort County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Washington, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Beaufort County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,662 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,149 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Beaufort County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Beaufort County Community College Report

#21

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, North Carolina
40 Total Awards
$6,602 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,727 Avg Student Debt

Isothermal Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Isothermal Community College is a small public school located in Spindale, North Carolina that handed out 40 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $6,602 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,727 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ICC. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Isothermal Community College Report

#22

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
76 Total Awards
$8,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 76 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

FTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,936 in student loans.

Online courses are available at FTCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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48 Total Awards
$8,681 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCCTI are $8,681 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCCTI. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
43 Total Awards
$8,770 Average Tuition & Fees

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,770 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,549 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Report

#24

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, North Carolina
18 Total Awards
$8,746 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Cleveland Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Shelby, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 18 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Cleveland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,746 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,861 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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