2026 Best General Education Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical General Education student debt is $21,813. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#2

Purdue University Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's General Education ranking in the United States. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their General Education program here. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus

#3

University Of Wisconsin Stout

Menomonie, WI

The strong General Education programs at University Of Wisconsin Stout earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stout graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. The median General Education program debt is $25,821. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout

#4

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Out of the 903 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #4 spot. Based in Las Vegas, NV, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Graduates carry a median of $21,181 in student loans. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report

#5

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

Green Bay, WI

A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Green Bay one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Green Bay, WI, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,700, compared with $17,288 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their General Education program here. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

#7

University Of Maine

Orono, ME

University Of Maine landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. The median General Education program debt is $25,984. Get the full University Of Maine report

#7

Idaho State University

Idaho State University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Idaho State University

#8

Lane College

Lane College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about Lane College

#9

Simpson University

Simpson University placed #9 among General Education schools in the United States. Read more about Simpson University

#10

University Of Puget Sound

University Of Puget Sound came in at #10 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Puget Sound profile

#11

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. See the full Georgia Southern University profile

#12

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report

#13

Hebrew Theological College

Hebrew Theological College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. More on Hebrew Theological College

#14

Midland University

Midland University did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on Midland University

#15

University Of Illinois At Springfield

University Of Illinois At Springfield placed #15 among General Education schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Illinois At Springfield

#16

Webster University

Webster University placed #16 among General Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Webster University

#17

Atlantis University

Atlantis University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full Atlantis University profile

#18

Coker College

Coker College did well this year, earning the #18 position. More on Coker College

#19

Concordia College At Moorhead

Concordia College At Moorhead landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Concordia College At Moorhead

#20

Little Big Horn College

Little Big Horn College placed #20 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full Little Big Horn College report

#21

Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Missouri Valley College profile

#22

New Mexico State University Alamogordo

New Mexico State University Alamogordo ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Alamogordo

#23

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Arizona State University Skysong

#24

Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. See the full Dakota Wesleyan University profile

#25

Denison University

Denison University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. More on Denison University

#26

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College placed #26 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania Highlands Community College report

#27

James A Rhodes State College

James A Rhodes State College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full James A Rhodes State College profile

#28

Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Southwest Baptist University

#29

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#30

Clarendon College

Clarendon College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on Clarendon College

#31

Loras College

Loras College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Loras College

#32

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#33

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. See the full University Of New Hampshire Main Campus profile

#34

Emmanuel College Georgia

Emmanuel College Georgia did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Emmanuel College Georgia report

#35

Lagrange College

Lagrange College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on Lagrange College

#36

Delgado Community College

Delgado Community College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Delgado Community College report

#37

Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Southern Nazarene University profile

#38

Tohono Oodham Community College

Tohono Oodham Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. See the full Tohono Oodham Community College profile

#39

University Of Utah

University Of Utah ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read more about University Of Utah

#40

Bay Path College

Bay Path College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read more about Bay Path College

#41

Crowder College

Crowder College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Crowder College

#42

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about University Of California Irvine

#43

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. More on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

#44

Weber State University

Weber State University placed #44 among General Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Weber State University

#45

Alverno College

Alverno College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. More on Alverno College

#46

Lenoir Community College

Lenoir Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Lenoir Community College

#47

Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University placed #47 among General Education schools in the United States. Get the full Lindenwood University report

#48

Midway College

Midway College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best General Education schools. Read the full report on Midway College

#49

Union College Kentucky

Union College Kentucky did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Union College Kentucky

#50

California State University Stanislaus

California State University Stanislaus did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on California State University Stanislaus