2026 Best Classical Ancient Studies Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Classical Ancient Studies certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 79 institutions 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 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 Classical Ancient Studies Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $21,813. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
You'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
The strong Classical Ancient Studies programs at Florida Atlantic University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #4 on this year's Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
The strong Classical Ancient Studies programs at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Swarthmore College did well this year, earning the #6 position. More on Swarthmore College
Vanderbilt University placed #7 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
Baylor University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Baylor University
Vassar College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Vassar College
George Washington University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read more about George Washington University
University Of Richmond came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Richmond report
Harvard University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. See the full Harvard University profile
Randolph Macon College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Randolph Macon College
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Furman University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Furman University
Kalamazoo College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Kalamazoo College
Villanova University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Villanova University report
Rowan University
Rowan University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Rowan University
Wellesley College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wellesley College
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University report
Loyola Marymount University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Loyola Marymount University profile
Wesleyan University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Wesleyan University
New York University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. See the full New York University profile
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Classical Ancient Studies Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Saint Peters College placed #26 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Peters College
University Of Miami placed #27 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Miami
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus
Colgate University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Colgate University
Suny At Binghamton did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report
University Of California Irvine did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about University Of California Irvine
Ohio Wesleyan University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on Ohio Wesleyan University
University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Illinois At Chicago
Lycoming College
Lycoming College did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Lycoming College profile
Butler University placed #35 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Butler University
Saint Johns University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Saint Johns University
Haverford College placed #37 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. More on Haverford College
University Of Iowa landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Iowa report
Dartmouth College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Dartmouth College report
Purdue University Main Campus placed #40 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
University Of California Davis landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of California Davis
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Bates College
Bates College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bates College
Franklin And Marshall College did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Franklin And Marshall College
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Emory University
Emory University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Emory University report
Calvin College
Calvin College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Calvin College
Creighton University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Creighton University
Hanover College
Hanover College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Hanover College report
Related Classical Ancient Studies Rankings
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- Best Classical Ancient Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
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- Best Classical Ancient Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Classical Ancient Studies 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 79 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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