2026 Best International Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Education graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 27 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 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 International Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Loyola University Chicago this year in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $53,710 in tuition and fees. The median International Education program debt is $23,521. More on Loyola University Chicago
A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical International Education student debt is $22,910. Read more about George Washington University
The strong International Education programs at Lehigh University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. Typical International Education student debt is $23,008. Read more about Lehigh University
Sit Graduate Institute came in at #4 on this year's International Education ranking in the United States. Located in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,734. Read more about Sit Graduate Institute
You'll be in good company at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. University Of Kentucky International Education students take on a median of $24,094 in debt. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
Suny At Albany ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. This public school is set in Albany, NY. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Suny At Albany International Education students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. Read more about Suny At Albany
Kent State University At Kent placed #7 among International Education schools in the United States. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. The median International Education program debt is $25,174. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Harvard University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full Harvard University report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Endicott College
Endicott College placed #10 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Endicott College
Duke University
Duke University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Duke University profile
Niagara University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. More on Niagara University
Boston College
Boston College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full Boston College report
Vanderbilt University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. More on Vanderbilt University
Sam Houston State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. See the full Sam Houston State University profile
American University placed #16 among International Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on American University
Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. More on Georgia State University
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #18 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #19 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Florida International University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Read more about Florida International University
Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report
New York University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about New York University
The College Of New Jersey ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Get the full The College Of New Jersey report
Teachers College At Columbia University did well this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
Arizona State University Skysong placed #25 among International Education schools in the United States. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
Rest of the Top 15% Best International Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best International Education schools. Get the full Faith Evangelical College And Seminary report
Jacksonville University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Jacksonville University profile
Related International Education Rankings
Compare rankings at other degree levels:
- Best International Education Schools (All Levels)
- Best International Education Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best International Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best International Education Master’s Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 27 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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