2026 Best Value Other Education Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Education certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 317 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Education Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Broward College to be the best-value Other Education school in the United States. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,830, compared with $8,952 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $13,110. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,939 ten years after entry. Set against $13,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Broward College
Saint Johns River State College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Based in Palatka, FL, Saint Johns River State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,591, with out-of-state students paying around $9,334. The median Other Education program debt is $16,293. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,728. Set against $16,293 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Saint Johns River State College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Miami Dade College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Miami Dade College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. The median Other Education program debt is $11,967. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,654 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Miami Dade College report
Out of the 317 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #4 spot. Based in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,122, while out-of-state students pay about $11,447. Seminole State College Of Florida Other Education students take on a median of $18,419 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,733. Set against $18,419 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Seminole State College Of Florida
St Petersburg College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. St Petersburg College is a public school based in St. Petersburg, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Graduates carry a median of $30,870 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,557. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full St Petersburg College profile
Palm Beach State College placed #7 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,050, compared with $10,910 for out-of-state students. Palm Beach State College Other Education students take on a median of $12,518 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Palm Beach State College profile
Indian River State College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,764 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $10,492. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,315 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indian River State College
Daytona State College placed #9 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Daytona State College is a public school based in Daytona Beach, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,106, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,227 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,096. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt. Read the full report on Daytona State College
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #10 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Jacksonville, FL, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Typical Other Education student debt is $19,139. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,244 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Florida State College At Jacksonville
Athens State University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Athens, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,020, while out-of-state students pay about $17,700. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,273. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Athens State University
Lake Tahoe Community College placed #11 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read more about Lake Tahoe Community College
Stevenson University placed #12 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. See the full Stevenson University profile
Ashland University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full Ashland University report
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Universidad Del Turabo offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about Universidad Del Turabo
Indiana University Southeast came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Indiana University Southeast
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full University Of Mary Hardin Baylor profile
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Elmhurst College
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read more about Southern Connecticut State University
Westminster College Utah landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Westminster College Utah
Rowan University
Rowan University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Rowan University
University Of Central Missouri ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. See the full University Of Central Missouri profile
Bank Street College Of Education landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Bank Street College Of Education report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Education Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies placed #26 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
La Salle University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. More on La Salle University
University At Buffalo offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full University At Buffalo profile
University Of West Georgia ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Get the full University Of West Georgia report
Boise State University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Boise State University profile
Indiana University South Bend came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Indiana University South Bend
Lincoln University Missouri ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Get the full Lincoln University Missouri report
Berkeley City College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Berkeley City College report
Rhode Island College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Rhode Island College
Virginia Wesleyan College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Virginia Wesleyan College profile
Florida Gateway College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Florida Gateway College
Fayetteville State University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fayetteville State University
Madonna University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Madonna University report
Mercy College
Mercy College placed #39 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. See the full Mercy College profile
New York University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about New York University
Ripon College
Ripon College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read the full report on Ripon College
University Of La Verne offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. See the full University Of La Verne profile
Ferris State University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Ferris State University
Ohlone Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Ohlone Community College report
Ramapo College Of New Jersey placed #45 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Anne Arundel Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Anne Arundel Community College report
Northwestern University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Northwestern University
San Diego State University placed #48 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Central Christian College Of The Bible ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Get the full Central Christian College Of The Bible report
Doral College
Doral College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Doral College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 317 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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