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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

81 Schools Ranked
$3,648 Avg Tuition & Fees*

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education opportunities 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 many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 81 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones had the most popular online basic certificate programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
894 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Martinsburg College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Martinsburg College is a small private for-profit school situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It awarded 894 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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

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#2

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
509 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Central Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 509 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CGTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
377 Total Awards
$5,916 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midlands Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. MTC is a medium-sized public school situated in West Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 377 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,812. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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377 Total Awards
$3,062 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 377 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,462. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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931 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 931 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, Georgia
283 Total Awards
$3,666 Average Tuition & Fees

Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Oakwood, Georgia, and it awarded 283 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Georgia who attend Lanier Technical College full time pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,666. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
152 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees

Pitt Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Winterville, North Carolina. It awarded 152 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Pitt Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
577 Total Awards
$2,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Gaston College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Dallas, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 577 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Gaston College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,006. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, Kentucky
465 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Madisonville Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Madisonville, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 465 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madisonville Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
234 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Wake Technical Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 234 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wake Technical Community College is $2,768. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
90 Total Awards
$2,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Goldsboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 90 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they attend Wayne Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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.

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#11

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
287 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Somerset Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. SCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Somerset, Kentucky. It awarded 287 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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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389 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Maysville, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 389 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Maysville Community and Technical College is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
79 Total Awards
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 79 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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475 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

West Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Paducah, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 475 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Kentucky who attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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623 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 623 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,568. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
229 Total Awards
$3,236 Average Tuition & Fees

Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 229 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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314 Total Awards
$3,052 Average Tuition & Fees

West Georgia Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Waco, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 314 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Georgia Technical College is $3,052. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,452. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia
390 Total Awards
$2,759 Average Tuition & Fees

Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Waycross, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 390 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Georgia who attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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228 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. SKYCTC is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 228 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SKYCTC is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, North Carolina
58 Total Awards
$2,386 Average Tuition & Fees

Randolph Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Randolph Community College is a small public school located in Asheboro, North Carolina that handed out 58 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,386 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Randolph Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,146. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#22

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
192 Total Awards
$3,140 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 192 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ogeechee Technical College is $3,140. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
173 Total Awards
$5,356 Average Tuition & Fees

Horry-Georgetown Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Conway, South Carolina, and it awarded 173 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,593. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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165 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and it awarded 165 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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431 Total Awards
$3,152 Average Tuition & Fees

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 431 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,552. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 54% 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%.

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