2026 Best Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Educational Administration certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 932 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Stanly Community College to be the best Educational Administration school in the United States. Located in Albemarle, NC, Stanly Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,672, while out-of-state students pay about $8,816. See the full Stanly Community College profile
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Martin Luther College landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Ulm, MN. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,120 in tuition and fees. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $20,224. Read more about Martin Luther College
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Central Piedmont Community College landed the #3 spot. Located in Charlotte, NC, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,792 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. The median Educational Administration program debt is $11,861. More on Central Piedmont Community College
The strong Educational Administration programs at University Of Wyoming earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $20,283. Read more about University Of Wyoming
You'll be in good company at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete their Educational Administration program here. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
Haywood Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Haywood Community College is a public school based in Clyde, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,580, while out-of-state students pay about $8,724. Read the full report on Haywood Community College
Grand Valley State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Grand Valley State University Educational Administration students take on a median of $26,378 in debt. See the full Grand Valley State University profile
Temple University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,259. Get the full Temple University report
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $25,449. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Set in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. The median Educational Administration program debt is $14,636. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Western Kentucky University placed #11 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Western Kentucky University is a public school based in Bowling Green, KY. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $24,499. Read more about Western Kentucky University
Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Fayetteville, NC, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,628 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,772. Fayetteville Technical Community College Educational Administration students take on a median of $16,909 in debt. Read the full report on Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bridgewater State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,734, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,632. More on Bridgewater State University
Robeson Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Lumberton, NC, Robeson Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,604, while out-of-state students pay about $8,748. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $9,949. Read more about Robeson Community College
Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Main Campus
Chicago State University placed #16 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. More on Chicago State University
Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on Estrella Mountain Community College
Fairmont State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. More on Fairmont State University
Goucher College
Goucher College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on Goucher College
La Salle University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. See the full La Salle University profile
Mississippi College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Mississippi College
Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full Rasmussen College Kansas profile
University Of The Virgin Islands placed #23 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of The Virgin Islands
Central Washington University placed #24 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Washington University
Fresno Pacific University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. More on Fresno Pacific University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Seattle Pacific University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Seattle Pacific University report
University Of Mary did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on University Of Mary
Alabama State University placed #28 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Get the full Alabama State University report
Colorado State University Pueblo placed #29 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read more about Colorado State University Pueblo
Ottawa University Kansas City came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ottawa University Kansas City report
Tarleton State University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on Tarleton State University
University Of Missouri St Louis ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. See the full University Of Missouri St Louis profile
University Of Southern Indiana ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Get the full University Of Southern Indiana report
Western Illinois University did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Western Illinois University profile
Hudson Valley Community College placed #35 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Peirce College
Peirce College placed #36 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read more about Peirce College
Georgian Court University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Georgian Court University
Salem State University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. More on Salem State University
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Kearney report
University Of Rochester did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on University Of Rochester
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on North Carolina A And T State University
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore placed #42 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. More on University Of Maryland Eastern Shore
Wilkes University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wilkes University report
Columbia International University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on Columbia International University
Elizabeth City State University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Elizabeth City State University
Marywood University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read more about Marywood University
University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Clemson University placed #48 among Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read more about Clemson University
Columbus State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Administration schools. Read more about Columbus State University
Humphreys College Stockton And Modesto Campuses landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Humphreys College Stockton And Modesto Campuses
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (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 932 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).