2026 Best Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Education undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 2376 schools 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 help you make your decision, 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 Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Seattle Pacific University to be the best Education school in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,407. Typical Education student debt is $25,000. Read the full report on Seattle Pacific University
A rank of #2 makes Stanly Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Stanly Community College is a public school based in Albemarle, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,672, while out-of-state students pay about $8,816. See the full Stanly Community College profile
You'll be in good company at Rasmussen College Illinois, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Rockford, IL, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,581. Typical Education student debt is $26,710. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Illinois
Rasmussen College Florida came in at #4 on this year's Education ranking in the United States. Based in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,256. Typical Education student debt is $26,710. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Florida
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #5 on this year's Education ranking in the United States. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,835 in student loans. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
University Of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Fairbanks, AK, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,083, while out-of-state students pay about $25,892. University Of Alaska Fairbanks Education students take on a median of $24,573 in debt. Read more about University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fox Valley Technical College placed #7 among Education schools in the United States. Located in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Fox Valley Technical College Education students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
Spokane Falls Community College placed #8 among Education schools in the United States. Spokane Falls Community College is a public school based in Spokane, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Typical Education student debt is $12,500. See the full Spokane Falls Community College profile
Northwest University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwest University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. Northwest University Education students take on a median of $23,168 in debt. Read more about Northwest University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $9,648. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global Education students take on a median of $24,823 in debt. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Front Range Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Based in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,663, while out-of-state students pay about $17,263. The median Education program debt is $16,150. More on Front Range Community College
Pima Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Tucson, AZ, Pima Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Typical Education student debt is $16,411. See the full Pima Community College profile
University Of Redlands placed #13 among Education schools in the United States. Located in Redlands, CA, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Redlands posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,878. Graduates carry a median of $27,175 in student loans. More on University Of Redlands
Wheeling Jesuit University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Wheeling, WV, Wheeling Jesuit University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,875. Typical Education student debt is $27,000. Get the full Wheeling Jesuit University report
Rasmussen College North Dakota did well this year, earning the #15 position. Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit school based in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,404. The median Education program debt is $26,710. More on Rasmussen College North Dakota
Universidad Del Este placed #16 among Education schools in the United States. Based in Carolina, PR, Universidad Del Este is a private not-for-profit institution. Universidad Del Este posts a six-year graduation rate of 32%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750. The median Education program debt is $30,024. More on Universidad Del Este
University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $21,543 in student loans. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
Delaware County Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Delaware County Community College is a public school based in Media, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $6,930, compared with $15,540 for out-of-state students. The median Education program debt is $13,340. More on Delaware County Community College
Arizona State University placed #19 among Education schools in the United States. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. The median Education program debt is $19,763. Get the full Arizona State University report
Rasmussen College Minnesota did well this year, earning the #20 position. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit school based in St. Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. The median Education program debt is $26,710. Get the full Rasmussen College Minnesota report
University Of Richmond landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in University of Richmond, VA, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,230. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete their Education program here. Read more about University Of Richmond
Boston University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. The median Education program debt is $25,623. Read more about Boston University
Alexandria Technical And Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Set in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,236. Typical Education student debt is $14,054. Get the full Alexandria Technical And Community College report
Old Dominion University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical Education student debt is $25,000. More on Old Dominion University
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Education students take on a median of $13,932 in debt. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,119 to complete their Education program here. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
University Of North Dakota came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. The median Education program debt is $27,000. More on University Of North Dakota
Rasmussen College Wisconsin came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit school based in Green Bay, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,345. Students borrow a median of $26,710 to complete their Education program here. Get the full Rasmussen College Wisconsin report
Northcentral Technical College placed #29 among Education schools in the United States. Located in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. The median Education program debt is $11,709. Read the full report on Northcentral Technical College
Shenandoah University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,950. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Shenandoah University report
Miami University Oxford landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. The median Education program debt is $24,880. Get the full Miami University Oxford report
Shorter University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Shorter University is a private not-for-profit school based in Rome, GA. About 37% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,630. Typical Education student debt is $26,568. Read the full report on Shorter University
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Located in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Students borrow a median of $20,876 to complete their Education program here. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
Lone Star College System ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Located in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Graduates carry a median of $8,479 in student loans. More on Lone Star College System
Saint Mary Of The Woods College placed #35 among Education schools in the United States. Based in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,240. Saint Mary Of The Woods College Education students take on a median of $27,773 in debt. See the full Saint Mary Of The Woods College profile
Drexel University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Typical Education student debt is $32,375. Read the full report on Drexel University
Alliant International University placed #37 among Education schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,254. The median Education program debt is $21,234. More on Alliant International University
Eastern Oregon University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. This public school is set in La Grande, OR. Eastern Oregon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,184, with out-of-state students paying around $24,729. Eastern Oregon University Education students take on a median of $26,994 in debt. Get the full Eastern Oregon University report
Cuny Bronx Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Bronx, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,206, compared with $8,086 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,224 to complete their Education program here. Read the full report on Cuny Bronx Community College
Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Based in Topeka, KS, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,316 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,710 to complete their Education program here. Read more about Rasmussen College Kansas
Northern Arizona University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Flagstaff, AZ. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Typical Education student debt is $21,832. Get the full Northern Arizona University report
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Located in Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,975 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,472. Graduates carry a median of $16,838 in student loans. See the full Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg profile
Fisher College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $35,689. The median Education program debt is $28,590. Read the full report on Fisher College
Atlanta Technical College did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,382, while out-of-state students pay about $5,950. Students borrow a median of $17,655 to complete their Education program here. Read the full report on Atlanta Technical College
Bucks County Community College placed #45 among Education schools in the United States. Located in Newtown, PA, Bucks County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,646, with out-of-state students paying around $13,926. Typical Education student debt is $14,125. More on Bucks County Community College
Madonna University placed #46 among Education schools in the United States. Madonna University is a private not-for-profit school based in Livonia, MI. Madonna University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,440. Students borrow a median of $26,896 to complete their Education program here. Read the full report on Madonna University
Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Based in Schnecksville, PA, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,270. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Education program here. Get the full Lehigh Carbon Community College report
Red Rocks Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Red Rocks Community College is a public school based in Lakewood, CO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,859, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. The median Education program debt is $14,471. More on Red Rocks Community College
Albany Technical College placed #49 among Education schools in the United States. Located in Albany, GA, Albany Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,364, with out-of-state students paying around $5,932. The median Education program debt is $19,250. Get the full Albany Technical College report
Pitt Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Education schools. Based in Winterville, NC, Pitt Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,871, with out-of-state students paying around $13,087. Graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Read more about Pitt Community College
Related Education Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Education Schools (All Levels)
- Best Education Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Education Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Education Doctoral Degree Schools
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 2376 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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