2026 Best History Certificate Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2026 ranking of the best History certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical History student debt is $19,553. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#2

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

The strong History programs at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison History students take on a median of $20,909 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile

#3

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA

Out of the 1480 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in Slippery Rock, PA. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. The median History program debt is $27,000. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile

#4

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

Out of the 1480 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Students borrow a median of $23,112 to complete their History program here. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

You'll be in good company at Grand Valley State University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Graduates carry a median of $25,569 in student loans. More on Grand Valley State University

#6

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,513 in student loans. See the full Arizona State University profile

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University placed #7 among History schools in the United States. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Rowan University graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. The median History program debt is $25,500. See the full Rowan University profile

#8

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median History program debt is $19,022. See the full University Of Florida profile

#9

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical History student debt is $23,756. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report

#10

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

Johnstown, PA

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown placed #10 among History schools in the United States. Based in Johnstown, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,906, while out-of-state students pay about $26,780. The median History program debt is $24,400. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown profile

#11

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Bowling Green State University Main Campus History students take on a median of $24,063 in debt. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus

#12

Ohio University Main Campus

Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. Set in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Ohio University Main Campus History students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus

#13

University Of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH

University Of Akron Main Campus placed #13 among History schools in the United States. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school based in Akron, OH. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical History student debt is $23,100. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus

#14

De Anza College

De Anza College did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on De Anza College

#15

Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Rockhurst University report

#16

Saddleback College

Saddleback College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Saddleback College

#17

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University placed #17 among History schools in the United States. Read more about Susquehanna University

#18

Beloit College

Beloit College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Beloit College

#19

Misericordia University

Misericordia University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. More on Misericordia University

#20

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Sweet Briar College report

#21

University Of Houston

University Of Houston placed #21 among History schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Houston

#22

University Of The Cumberlands

University Of The Cumberlands placed #22 among History schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of The Cumberlands

#23

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#24

West Hills College Coalinga

West Hills College Coalinga placed #24 among History schools in the United States. See the full West Hills College Coalinga profile

#25

California State University Dominguez Hills

California State University Dominguez Hills did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on California State University Dominguez Hills

#26

Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. More on Central Baptist College

#27

Foothill College

Foothill College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Foothill College

#28

Phoenix College

Phoenix College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. Read more about Phoenix College

#29

Skyline College

Skyline College placed #29 among History schools in the United States. Read more about Skyline College

#30

Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. Get the full Truckee Meadows Community College report

#31

Truman State University

Truman State University did well this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Truman State University profile

#32

Tufts University

Tufts University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Tufts University

#33

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Western Michigan University

#34

Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Christian Brothers University

#35

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. See the full Contra Costa College profile

#36

Lourdes College

Lourdes College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lourdes College profile

#37

The University Of Tennessee Martin

The University Of Tennessee Martin placed #37 among History schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee Martin

#38

The University Of Virginias College At Wise

The University Of Virginias College At Wise came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read more about The University Of Virginias College At Wise

#39

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont placed #39 among History schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Vermont report

#40

Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Wayland Baptist University

#41

Carroll College

Carroll College placed #41 among History schools in the United States. Get the full Carroll College report

#42

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin

#43

Glendale Community College Glendale Az

Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. See the full Glendale Community College Glendale Az profile

#44

Gordon College

Gordon College placed #44 among History schools in the United States. Get the full Gordon College report

#45

Merrimack College

Merrimack College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Merrimack College

#46

Riverside City College

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

#47

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University placed #47 among History schools in the United States. More on San Francisco State University

#48

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. Get the full Western Iowa Tech Community College report

#49

Manhattanville College

Manhattanville College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. See the full Manhattanville College profile

#50

Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best History schools. Read the full report on Northeastern State University