2026 Best Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Educational Administration certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 932 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Stanly Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Educational Administration certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Albemarle, NC, Stanly Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,672, with out-of-state students paying around $8,816. More on Stanly Community College
Martin Luther College came in at #2 on this year's Educational Administration ranking in the United States. Based in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,120. Martin Luther College Educational Administration students take on a median of $20,224 in debt. See the full Martin Luther College profile
The strong Educational Administration programs at Central Piedmont Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Charlotte, NC, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,792, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. Graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. More on Central Piedmont Community College
You'll be in good company at University Of Wyoming, which ranked #4 this year. University Of Wyoming is a public school based in Laramie, WY. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Graduates carry a median of $20,283 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wyoming
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Kentucky landed the #5 spot. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Haywood Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Haywood Community College is a public school based in Clyde, NC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,580, with out-of-state students paying around $8,724. Get the full Haywood Community College report
Grand Valley State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Grand Valley State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,378. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
Temple University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Temple University Educational Administration students take on a median of $26,259 in debt. More on Temple University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. The median Educational Administration program debt is $25,449. Read more about Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school based in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $14,636. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Western Kentucky University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Western Kentucky University is a public school based in Bowling Green, KY. Western Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Read more about Western Kentucky University
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fayetteville, NC, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,628, compared with $8,772 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,909 in student loans. More on Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bridgewater State University placed #13 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. Bridgewater State University Educational Administration students take on a median of $26,632 in debt. Get the full Bridgewater State University report
Robeson Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Located in Lumberton, NC, Robeson Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,604 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,748. Graduates carry a median of $9,949 in student loans. Read more about Robeson Community College
Arcadia University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Arcadia University
California State University Stanislaus came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full California State University Stanislaus profile
Northeastern Illinois University did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Northeastern Illinois University profile
Texas A And M University Commerce did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Boulder
Wilmington University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Get the full Wilmington University report
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. More on Concordia University Wisconsin
University Of Mississippi Main Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Alvernia University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Alvernia University
California State University Fresno came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full California State University Fresno profile
Stephen F Austin State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. More on Stephen F Austin State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Arizona landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Arizona profile
University Of Mobile ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. More on University Of Mobile
University Of Southern California came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Wingate University did well this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Wingate University profile
Grand View University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Get the full Grand View University report
University Of Guam placed #31 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. More on University Of Guam
University Of Utah placed #32 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Utah
Walden University placed #33 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Get the full Walden University report
Yale University
Yale University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Yale University profile
New Mexico State University Dona Ana placed #35 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. More on New Mexico State University Dona Ana
Thomas University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Thomas University
University Of Iowa placed #37 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. See the full University Of Mary Hardin Baylor profile
Aurora University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on Aurora University
Fitchburg State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. See the full Fitchburg State University profile
Florida State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Florida State University
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #43 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Alcorn State University placed #44 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. More on Alcorn State University
Antioch University Midwest came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Antioch University Midwest
Harding University placed #46 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Harding University profile
Lenoir Rhyne University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. More on Lenoir Rhyne University
Texas Womans University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Texas Womans University report
The University Of Alabama placed #49 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama
Central New Mexico Community College placed #50 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 932 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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