2026 Best Value Other Education Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,830, with out-of-state students paying around $8,952. Graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,939 ten years after entry. Set against $13,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Broward College report

#2

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Johns River State College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Saint Johns River State College is a public school based in Palatka, FL. Students from in state pay about $2,591 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,334 for out-of-state students. Saint Johns River State College Other Education students take on a median of $16,293 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,728. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Saint Johns River State College

#3

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Miami, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Miami Dade College Other Education students take on a median of $11,967 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,654. That is a strong return on a $11,967 median debt. Read the full report on Miami Dade College

#4

Seminole State College Of Florida

Sanford, FL

Out of the 317 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Sanford, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. Seminole State College Of Florida alumni report median earnings of $41,733 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,419 median debt. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report

#6

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in St. Petersburg, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. St Petersburg College Other Education students take on a median of $30,870 in debt. Median earnings reach $42,557 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $30,870 median debt. Read the full report on St Petersburg College

#7

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Lake Worth, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,050, compared with $10,910 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $12,518. Palm Beach State College alumni report median earnings of $41,923 a decade after entry. Set against $12,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Palm Beach State College

#8

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,315 ten years out. Set against $10,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Indian River State College

#9

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College placed #9 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Daytona State College is a public school based in Daytona Beach, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,106, while out-of-state students pay about $11,994. Typical Other Education student debt is $14,227. Median earnings reach $37,096 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Daytona State College profile

#10

Florida State College At Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public school based in Jacksonville, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,244. Set against $19,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Florida State College At Jacksonville report

#11

Athens State University

Athens, AL

Athens State University placed #11 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,020, compared with $17,700 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,273 ten years after entry. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Athens State University

#11

Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. More on Berkeley City College

#12

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro placed #12 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

#13

La Salle University

La Salle University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read more about La Salle University

#14

University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia

#15

Gratz College

Gratz College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Gratz College report

#16

New York University

New York University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. See the full New York University profile

#17

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. See the full University Of Delaware profile

#18

Brigham Young University Provo

Brigham Young University Provo ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report

#19

George Washington University

George Washington University placed #19 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read more about George Washington University

#20

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#21

Clarkson University

Clarkson University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Clarkson University report

#22

Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Indiana University South Bend

#23

Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read more about Washington Adventist University

#24

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Middle Tennessee State University

#25

Hamline University

Hamline University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Hamline University

#26

Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Muhlenberg College

#27

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University placed #27 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read more about Nova Southeastern University

#28

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Methodist University report

#29

Lourdes College

Lourdes College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read the full report on Lourdes College

#30

Barry University

Barry University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Barry University

#31

The College Of New Jersey

The College Of New Jersey ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. More on The College Of New Jersey

#32

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego placed #32 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. See the full University Of California San Diego profile

#33

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on University Of Iowa

#34

Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America

Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America

#35

Rivier College

Rivier College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Rivier College

#36

Shorter University

Shorter University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Shorter University report

#37

Texas State University San Marcos

Texas State University San Marcos came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos

#38

Webster University

Webster University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Webster University profile

#39

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Long Island University C W Post Campus

#40

Lee University

Lee University placed #40 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. More on Lee University

#41

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

#42

Arizona State University Skysong

Arizona State University Skysong landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong

#43

Northeastern University Global Network

Northeastern University Global Network landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Northeastern University Global Network profile

#44

University Of Puerto Rico Humacao

University Of Puerto Rico Humacao came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Humacao

#45

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce report

#46

Lesley University

Lesley University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lesley University profile

#47

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

Saint Marys University Of Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

#48

Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Indiana University Kokomo

#49

Shaw University

Shaw University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Shaw University

#50

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile