2026 Best Other Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Psychology graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 113 institutions 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Other Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles to be the best Other Psychology school in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,780. Students borrow a median of $32,107 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Get the full The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles report
The strong Other Psychology programs at Michigan State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Michigan State University Other Psychology students take on a median of $25,213 in debt. More on Michigan State University
The strong Other Psychology programs at Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Rolla, MO. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,984, while out-of-state students pay about $33,248. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $25,187. Get the full Missouri University Of Science And Technology report
Out of the 113 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #4 spot. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete their Other Psychology program here. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Out of the 113 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Utah landed the #5 spot. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $20,798. More on University Of Utah
Grand Canyon University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,027 in student loans. More on Grand Canyon University
The Sage Colleges landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Troy, NY. The Sage Colleges graduates 56% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,164. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $26,702. Read the full report on The Sage Colleges
Suny At Albany did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Albany, NY, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $23,521. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Baltimore ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Set in Baltimore, MD, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. University Of Baltimore Other Psychology students take on a median of $29,681 in debt. Read more about University Of Baltimore
Salve Regina University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Newport, RI. Salve Regina University graduates 77% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,100. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Salve Regina University
Eastern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Eastern Kentucky University is a public school based in Richmond, KY. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete their Other Psychology program here. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
Cuny Hunter College placed #13 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Cuny Hunter College is a public school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Cuny Hunter College Other Psychology students take on a median of $11,091 in debt. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report
East Central University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Set in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,032 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,842 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Psychology student debt is $21,840. Read more about East Central University
St Catherine University placed #14 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read the full report on St Catherine University
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Carlow University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Carlow University
Johns Hopkins University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
San Jose State University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Get the full San Jose State University report
Kansas Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Kansas Wesleyan University
Carson Newman College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Carson Newman College
University Of Rhode Island came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Florida National University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Florida National University Main Campus
Los Angeles Harbor College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Los Angeles Harbor College report
University Of Puerto Rico Cayey landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Puerto Rico Cayey
Bastyr University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bastyr University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Psychology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Grinnell College
Grinnell College placed #26 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Grinnell College
Quincy University placed #27 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Quincy University
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #28 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus
University Of California Davis ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Rhode Island College placed #30 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. See the full Rhode Island College profile
Fayetteville State University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. See the full Fayetteville State University profile
Miracosta College placed #32 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. Get the full Miracosta College report
Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Adelphi University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Adelphi University profile
Imperial Valley College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Imperial Valley College
University Of Saint Mary ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Read the full report on University Of Saint Mary
Shawnee State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. Get the full Shawnee State University report
Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Arkansas University Tech report
Pacifica Graduate Institute landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pacifica Graduate Institute
Tiffin University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. See the full Tiffin University profile
Augsburg College
Augsburg College did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Augsburg College profile
American River College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on American River College
Moorpark College
Moorpark College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Moorpark College profile
Sacred Heart University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Other Psychology schools. See the full Sacred Heart University profile
Loyola University Chicago placed #45 among Other Psychology schools in the United States. More on Loyola University Chicago
Naropa University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Naropa University
Central Baptist College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Central Baptist College
Azusa Pacific University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Azusa Pacific University
Suny College At Oswego came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Suny College At Oswego
University Of New Haven did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on University Of New Haven
Related Other Psychology Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Other Psychology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Other Psychology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Psychology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Psychology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Psychology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Psychology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 113 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).