2026 Best Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Education graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 317 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.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 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 Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Indiana University Bloomington earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Other Education students take on a median of $20,542 in debt. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on this year's Other Education ranking in the United States. Set in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. The median Other Education program debt is $13,426. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
You'll be in good company at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Other Education program debt is $19,625. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Wyoming came in at #4 on this year's Other Education ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $20,283. Read more about University Of Wyoming
Out of the 317 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #5 spot. Located in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Students borrow a median of $25,978 to complete their Other Education program here. Get the full University Of Minnesota Duluth report
Syracuse University placed #6 among Other Education schools in the United States. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Read more about Syracuse University
Hamline University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hamline University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Hamline University Other Education students take on a median of $25,530 in debt. Read the full report on Hamline University
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete their Other Education program here. More on James Madison University
Pacific Oaks College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit school based in Pasadena, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,520. Pacific Oaks College Other Education students take on a median of $31,608 in debt. See the full Pacific Oaks College profile
Quinnipiac University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamden, CT. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete their Other Education program here. Get the full Quinnipiac University report
University Of Central Missouri placed #14 among Other Education schools in the United States. University Of Central Missouri is a public school based in Warrensburg, MO. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete their Other Education program here. See the full University Of Central Missouri profile
Endicott College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Beverly, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,650. The median Other Education program debt is $27,000. Get the full Endicott College report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Las Vegas, NV, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. University Of Nevada Las Vegas posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. University Of Nevada Las Vegas Other Education students take on a median of $21,181 in debt. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
New York University placed #18 among Other Education schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Get the full New York University report
New York Institute Of Technology came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Old Westbury, NY. New York Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees average $46,560. Graduates carry a median of $25,435 in student loans. Read the full report on New York Institute Of Technology
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus placed #22 among Other Education schools in the United States. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school based in Indiana, PA. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,380, compared with $16,297 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,513. More on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,530. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Webster University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,750. The median Other Education program debt is $25,939. Read the full report on Webster University
Framingham State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Located in Framingham, MA, Framingham State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Framingham State University Other Education students take on a median of $25,872 in debt. Read more about Framingham State University
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Set in Durham, NH, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus Other Education students take on a median of $26,368 in debt. Read more about University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Adelphi University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Garden City, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $48,775. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,487. Read the full report on Adelphi University
University Of Connecticut landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Set in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Henderson State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,244, with out-of-state students paying around $10,620. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,234. Read more about Henderson State University
University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. This public school is set in Boston, MA. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston
University Of South Alabama landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Mobile, AL, University Of South Alabama is a public institution. University Of South Alabama graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of South Alabama
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Providence, RI, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit institution. Johnson And Wales University Providence posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,982. Graduates carry a median of $26,350 in student loans. Get the full Johnson And Wales University Providence report
Rhode Island College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. This public school is set in Providence, RI. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete their Other Education program here. More on Rhode Island College
Marshall University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Located in Huntington, WV, Marshall University is a public institution. Marshall University graduates 51% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,162, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Marshall University Other Education students take on a median of $25,250 in debt. See the full Marshall University profile
American Public University System placed #35 among Other Education schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,438. See the full American Public University System profile
Mary Baldwin College placed #36 among Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mary Baldwin College graduates 39% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,187. Students borrow a median of $29,562 to complete their Other Education program here. Read more about Mary Baldwin College
Lesley University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Set in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. The median Other Education program debt is $24,818. Read more about Lesley University
Arkansas Tech University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Read more about Arkansas Tech University
Dordt College
Dordt College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. More on Dordt College
Bowling Green State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile
San Diego State University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Ohlone Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Ohlone Community College
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Southern Methodist University placed #38 among Other Education schools in the United States. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. More on Tougaloo College
Widener University Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Widener University Main Campus
Washington Adventist University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Washington Adventist University
Central Christian College Of The Bible did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Central Christian College Of The Bible
Methodist University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Methodist University profile
Reedley College
Reedley College did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Reedley College
Ottawa University Kansas City landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ottawa University Kansas City
Newman University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Newman University
University Of Rochester came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Rochester
Austin Peay State University placed #48 among Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Austin Peay State University
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Athens State University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on Athens State University
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- Best Other Education Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Other Education Associate’s Degree Schools
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- Best Other Education Doctoral Degree Schools
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 317 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).