2026 Best Behavioral Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Behavioral Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 145 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Behavioral Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical Behavioral Science student debt is $16,481. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Out of the 145 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Behavioral Science students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
Out of the 145 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Kansas landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Lawrence, KS. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. The median Behavioral Science program debt is $25,000. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
The strong Behavioral Science programs at Texas Tech University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. More on Texas Tech University
You'll be in good company at Fitchburg State University, which ranked #5 this year. Fitchburg State University is a public school based in Fitchburg, MA. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete their Behavioral Science program here. Read the full report on Fitchburg State University
East West University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about East West University
California Baptist University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about California Baptist University
East Texas Baptist University placed #8 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. More on East Texas Baptist University
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
College Of Southern Nevada placed #10 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on College Of Southern Nevada
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. See the full Pennsylvania Highlands Community College profile
United States Air Force Academy landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. See the full United States Air Force Academy profile
Illinois Institute Of Technology placed #13 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read more about Illinois Institute Of Technology
Johns Hopkins University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
Dakota Wesleyan University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Dakota Wesleyan University
Concordia University Irvine came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about Concordia University Irvine
Granite State College did well this year, earning the #17 position. More on Granite State College
California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on California State University Dominguez Hills
New York Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on New York Institute Of Technology
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
Hill College
Hill College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Hill College
The University Of Montana Western came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Montana Western
Western Illinois University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Western Illinois University report
University Of California Merced landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of California Merced report
Glendale Community College Glendale Az placed #25 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Rest of the Top 50 Best Behavioral Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Mount Aloysius College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mount Aloysius College report
Snow College
Snow College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Snow College
Vincennes University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Vincennes University
Imperial Valley College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Imperial Valley College report
Mercy College
Mercy College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about Mercy College
University Of Colorado Denver ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. See the full University Of Colorado Denver profile
University Of Miami came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Miami
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Colorado School Of Mines ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read more about Colorado School Of Mines
Purdue University Global came in at #35 in this year's ranking. See the full Purdue University Global profile
The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full The University Of Texas Medical Branch profile
University Of Delaware ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on University Of Delaware
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Daemen College
Daemen College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Daemen College
Endicott College
Endicott College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Endicott College
Baylor University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on Baylor University
Yale University
Yale University placed #42 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read more about Yale University
University Of La Verne placed #43 among Behavioral Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of La Verne
University Of West Georgia ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on University Of West Georgia
Northern Michigan University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northern Michigan University
Capital Community College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Capital Community College
Miracosta College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Behavioral Science schools. Read the full report on Miracosta College
Felician College
Felician College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Felician College
Cornell University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Cornell University
Rowan University
Rowan University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Rowan University
Related Behavioral Science Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Behavioral Science Schools (All Levels)
- Best Behavioral Science Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Behavioral Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Behavioral Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Behavioral Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Behavioral Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Behavioral Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 145 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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