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2026 Best Education Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools

2026 Best Education Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Education Philosophy certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 83 schools 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 help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search 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 Education Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

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 graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Madison Education Philosophy students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Washington State University landed the #2 spot. Get the full Washington State University report

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Wesleyan University landed the #3 spot. Read the full report on Wesleyan University

A rank of #4 makes Florida State University one of the top choices in the United States. See the full Florida State University profile

You'll be in good company at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #5 this year. More on Northern Arizona University

San Francisco State University placed #6 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Get the full San Francisco State University report

Immaculata University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on Immaculata University

University Of Iowa did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on University Of Iowa

University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

University Of Toledo ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. See the full University Of Toledo profile

Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Michigan State University report

Southern Connecticut State University placed #13 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Southern Connecticut State University

California State University Los Angeles landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on California State University Los Angeles

Amherst College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. More on Amherst College

Northwestern University placed #16 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Northwestern University

University Of Georgia placed #17 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full University Of Georgia profile

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick

University Of The Pacific ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on University Of The Pacific

University Of California Los Angeles landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile

Eastern Mennonite University placed #21 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Eastern Mennonite University

Syracuse University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Syracuse University

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #23 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

University Of California Riverside placed #24 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Riverside profile

University Of Oregon ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Get the full University Of Oregon report

Rest of the Top 50 Best Education Philosophy Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Endicott College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read more about Endicott College

University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #28 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Angelo State University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Angelo State University

California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full California State University Long Beach report

University Of Kentucky placed #31 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Kentucky

Kent State University At Kent ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read more about Kent State University At Kent

Sam Houston State University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Sam Houston State University

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

Georgia State University did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Georgia State University profile

Lehigh University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Lehigh University profile

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Pitzer College placed #38 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Pitzer College profile

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Ohio University Main Campus

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

Transylvania University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full Transylvania University profile

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #44 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

Northern Kentucky University placed #45 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Northern Kentucky University profile

University Of Maryland College Park placed #46 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park

Cuny Lehman College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on Cuny Lehman College

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #48 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

Eastern Washington University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Get the full Eastern Washington University report

University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #50 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (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 83 ranked schools only.

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