2026 Best General Education Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best General Education certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#2

Purdue University Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

The strong General Education programs at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their General Education program here. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report

#3

University Of Wisconsin Stout

Menomonie, WI

A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Stout one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public school based in Menomonie, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $25,821 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stout report

#4

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

You'll be in good company at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #4 this year. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public school based in Las Vegas, NV. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,181 to complete their General Education program here. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile

#5

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

Green Bay, WI

A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Green Bay one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,700 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

#7

University Of Maine

Orono, ME

University Of Maine landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. University Of Maine General Education students take on a median of $25,984 in debt. See the full University Of Maine profile

#7

American College Of Education

American College Of Education placed #7 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full American College Of Education report

#8

Andrew College

Andrew College placed #8 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full Andrew College report

#9

North Idaho College

North Idaho College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about North Idaho College

#10

Piedmont College

Piedmont College placed #10 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full Piedmont College report

#11

River Parishes Community College

River Parishes Community College did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full River Parishes Community College profile

#12

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

#13

Barton County Community College

Barton County Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. More on Barton County Community College

#14

California State University East Bay

California State University East Bay came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on California State University East Bay

#15

Quincy University

Quincy University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Quincy University

#16

Salem College

Salem College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about Salem College

#17

Arizona Christian University

Arizona Christian University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Arizona Christian University

#18

Carlos Albizu University Miami

Carlos Albizu University Miami did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Carlos Albizu University Miami profile

#19

New Mexico State University Alamogordo

New Mexico State University Alamogordo landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Alamogordo

#20

Salisbury University

Salisbury University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Get the full Salisbury University report

#21

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Ohio Wesleyan University profile

#22

Roane State Community College

Roane State Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Roane State Community College

#23

Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read more about Sacred Heart University

#24

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

#25

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Get the full Austin Peay State University report

#26

Harding University

Harding University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Harding University

#27

North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full North Hennepin Community College report

#28

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Connecticut

#29

University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus

University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus

#30

Volunteer State Community College

Volunteer State Community College placed #30 among General Education schools in the United States. More on Volunteer State Community College

#31

Washington County Community College

Washington County Community College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Washington County Community College profile

#32

Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Get the full Columbia State Community College report

#33

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#34

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University placed #34 among General Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern New Hampshire University

#35

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on Walla Walla University

#36

Dominican University

Dominican University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Dominican University

#37

Harris Stowe State University

Harris Stowe State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read more about Harris Stowe State University

#38

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Jacksonville University

#39

Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts

#40

Midamerica Nazarene University

Midamerica Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Midamerica Nazarene University report

#41

Northeast State Community College

Northeast State Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read the full report on Northeast State Community College

#42

Saint Josephs College Of Maine

Saint Josephs College Of Maine ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read the full report on Saint Josephs College Of Maine

#43

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University

#44

Goucher College

Goucher College placed #44 among General Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Goucher College

#45

Madonna University

Madonna University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Madonna University

#46

Mount Mary College

Mount Mary College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Mount Mary College profile

#47

Skidmore College

Skidmore College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Skidmore College

#48

St Marys College Of Maryland

St Marys College Of Maryland came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on St Marys College Of Maryland

#49

Syracuse University

Syracuse University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Syracuse University report

#50

Walters State Community College

Walters State Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Walters State Community College