2026 Best Value Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Education graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 317 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Hamline University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Hamline University Other Education students take on a median of $25,530 in debt. Hamline University alumni report median earnings of $61,106 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Hamline University report
Endicott College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Based in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. Endicott College Other Education students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,336 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Endicott College has an acceptance rate of 71%. See the full Endicott College profile
You'll get strong value at University Of Wyoming, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. Graduates carry a median of $20,283 in student loans. Median earnings reach $56,880 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
A rank of #5 makes Henderson State University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,244, compared with $10,620 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,459. That is a strong return on a $23,234 median debt. Read the full report on Henderson State University
American Public University System offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. The median Other Education program debt is $23,438. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,409. That is a strong return on a $23,438 median debt. Read the full report on American Public University System
Webster University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,750. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,939. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,876. That is a strong return on a $25,939 median debt. Webster University admits about 86% of applicants. Get the full Webster University report
University Of Central Missouri offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. University Of Central Missouri alumni report median earnings of $49,560 a decade after entry. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Missouri has an acceptance rate of 64%. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
Quinnipiac University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete their Other Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $83,759. Set against $25,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
Pacific Oaks College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Based in Pasadena, CA, Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $32,520. Typical Other Education student debt is $31,608. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,485. That is a strong return on a $31,608 median debt. The acceptance rate is 34%. See the full Pacific Oaks College profile
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school based in Indiana, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,380, compared with $16,297 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $51,019 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,513 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Framingham State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Framingham, MA, Framingham State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,920, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Framingham State University Other Education students take on a median of $25,872 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,349 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%. See the full Framingham State University profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $19,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,020 ten years after entry. Set against $19,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Set in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Other Education students take on a median of $20,542 in debt. Median earnings reach $63,742 ten years out. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Based in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,978 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,616 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,978 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Duluth report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #18 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Las Vegas, NV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. The median Other Education program debt is $21,181. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,037 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nevada Las Vegas has an acceptance rate of 96%. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
Johnson And Wales University Providence offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Providence, RI, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,982. Johnson And Wales University Providence Other Education students take on a median of $26,350 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,418 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full Johnson And Wales University Providence report
University Of South Alabama came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Set in Mobile, AL, University Of South Alabama is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,379. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Alabama has an acceptance rate of 71%. Get the full University Of South Alabama report
James Madison University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete their Other Education program here. James Madison University alumni report median earnings of $69,954 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. James Madison University has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full James Madison University profile
New York Institute Of Technology ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Based in Old Westbury, NY, New York Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,560. Students borrow a median of $25,435 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $70,080 ten years after entry. Set against $25,435 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. More on New York Institute Of Technology
Mary Baldwin College placed #26 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,187. Typical Other Education student debt is $29,562. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,427. Set against $29,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Mary Baldwin College report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #27 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Based in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,810 ten years after entry. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,130. Graduates go on to earn a median of $79,164 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants. See the full Syracuse University profile
Rhode Island College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Rhode Island College is a public school based in Providence, RI. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,300, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $23,394. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,318. Set against $23,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 92%. Get the full Rhode Island College report
New York University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,509. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. See the full New York University profile
Johns Hopkins University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Other Education students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $87,555. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #32 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Durham, NH, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,202 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $26,368. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $66,479. That is a strong return on a $26,368 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Marshall University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Based in Huntington, WV, Marshall University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,354. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants. Read the full report on Marshall University
Lesley University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Lesley University Other Education students take on a median of $24,818 in debt. Median earnings reach $51,173 ten years out. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Lesley University report
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,865 ten years after entry. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Boston admits about 84% of applicants. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Boston report
University Of Connecticut placed #36 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,997 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,637 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Adelphi University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Garden City, NY. Students from in state pay about $48,775 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,482. That is a strong return on a $25,487 median debt. Adelphi University has an acceptance rate of 66%. More on Adelphi University
Augustana College South Dakota placed #32 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Augustana College South Dakota
Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. More on Cuny Brooklyn College
Indiana University Kokomo placed #34 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read more about Indiana University Kokomo
Mercyhurst College placed #35 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mercyhurst College
Methodist University placed #36 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read the full report on Methodist University
Wilkes University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Wilkes University report
Berkeley City College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Get the full Berkeley City College report
Lourdes College
Lourdes College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Lourdes College
Muhlenberg College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Muhlenberg College report
Clemson University placed #41 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Read more about Clemson University
Eastern Florida State College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Eastern Florida State College
University Of Delaware offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Westminster College Pa offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Westminster College Pa
Cleveland State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Read the full report on Cleveland State University
Northeastern University Global Network came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northeastern University Global Network profile
Touro College
Touro College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Touro College
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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).
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