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2026 Best Education Philosophy Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

2026 Best Education Philosophy Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Education Philosophy graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 83 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, Teaching Degree Search evaluated schools to compile 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best Education Philosophy school in the United States. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Typical Education Philosophy student debt is $16,616. Get the full Northwestern University report

#2

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University came in at #2 on this year's Education Philosophy ranking in the United States. Based in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern Mennonite University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $43,920. Graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Read more about Eastern Mennonite University

#3

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

You'll be in good company at University Of Georgia, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. University Of Georgia Education Philosophy students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

Out of the 83 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #4 spot. Set in Greensboro, NC, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. The median Education Philosophy program debt is $24,977. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

East Carolina University came in at #5 on this year's Education Philosophy ranking in the United States. Read more about East Carolina University

Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Get the full Georgia State University report

Lehigh University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. More on Lehigh University

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile

Pitzer College did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Pitzer College profile

University Of South Carolina Columbia did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia

Iowa State University placed #13 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Iowa State University profile

University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania

Kent State University At Kent placed #15 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read more about Kent State University At Kent

University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report

Loyola University Baltimore ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on Loyola University Baltimore

University Of California Los Angeles ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles

University Of Oregon came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Oregon

Drury University placed #20 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. Read the full report on Drury University

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

Northern Illinois University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. Read the full report on Northern Illinois University

Indiana University Bloomington landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile

San Francisco State University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on San Francisco State University

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

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

These schools also placed among the very best this year:

Syracuse University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full Syracuse University profile

Northern Kentucky University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northern Kentucky University report

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report

University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on University Of Colorado Boulder

California State University Los Angeles landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on California State University Los Angeles

University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #31 position. More on University Of Maryland College Park

University Of The Pacific landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of The Pacific

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bard College At Simons Rock did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Bard College At Simons Rock profile

Teachers College At Columbia University placed #35 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile

University Of Iowa did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on University Of Iowa

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #37 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Kansas came in at #38 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Kansas

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #39 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania profile

The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

University Of Utah came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Utah

Northern Arizona University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Northern Arizona University

Immaculata University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Immaculata University report

Ohio University Main Campus placed #44 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

Southern Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Southern Connecticut State University

Sam Houston State University placed #46 among Education Philosophy schools in the United States. More on Sam Houston State University

Angelo State University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Education Philosophy schools. More on Angelo State University

Eastern Washington University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Eastern Washington University

Endicott College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Endicott College

Western Michigan University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Western Michigan University

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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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