2026 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teaching undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 7944 colleges 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 analyzed 4630 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 Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Seattle Pacific University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,407. Graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. Get the full Seattle Pacific University report
Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stanly Community College landed the #2 spot. Set in Albemarle, NC, Stanly Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,672, while out-of-state students pay about $8,816. Read more about Stanly Community College
The strong Teaching programs at Rasmussen College Illinois earned it the #3 place in the United States. Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit school based in Rockford, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $16,581. Students borrow a median of $28,798 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Rasmussen College Illinois
The strong Teaching programs at Rasmussen College Florida earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,256. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. More on Rasmussen College Florida
Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #5 spot. Based in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,960 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans. Read the full report on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fairbanks, AK, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution. University Of Alaska Fairbanks graduates 39% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. University Of Alaska Fairbanks Teaching students take on a median of $23,439 in debt. See the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks profile
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Graduates carry a median of $17,031 in student loans. Get the full Spokane Falls Community College report
Northwest University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kirkland, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. Northwest University Teaching students take on a median of $22,439 in debt. See the full Northwest University profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. The median Teaching program debt is $32,807. Read the full report on Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Front Range Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,663, with out-of-state students paying around $17,263. Students borrow a median of $17,384 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Front Range Community College report
Pima Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Pima Community College is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Pima Community College
University Of Redlands landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Redlands, CA, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Redlands graduates 67% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $60,878 in tuition and fees. University Of Redlands Teaching students take on a median of $27,175 in debt. More on University Of Redlands
Wheeling Jesuit University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Wheeling, WV, Wheeling Jesuit University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $29,875 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Wheeling Jesuit University profile
Rasmussen College North Dakota ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private for-profit school is set in Fargo, ND. Students from in state pay about $14,404 in tuition and fees. Rasmussen College North Dakota Teaching students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. Read more about Rasmussen College North Dakota
Universidad Del Este did well this year, earning the #16 position. Universidad Del Este is a private not-for-profit school based in Carolina, PR. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Graduates carry a median of $15,167 in student loans. Read more about Universidad Del Este
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #17 among Teaching schools in the United States. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
Delaware County Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Media, PA, Delaware County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,930, with out-of-state students paying around $15,540. The median Teaching program debt is $14,866. Get the full Delaware County Community College report
Arizona State University placed #19 among Teaching schools in the United States. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical Teaching student debt is $21,842. Read more about Arizona State University
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in St. Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Graduates carry a median of $28,723 in student loans. More on Rasmussen College Minnesota
University Of Richmond landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit school based in University of Richmond, VA. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,230. University Of Richmond Teaching students take on a median of $21,634 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Richmond
Boston University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. More on Boston University
Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,236. Alexandria Technical And Community College Teaching students take on a median of $14,054 in debt. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College
Old Dominion University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. See the full Old Dominion University profile
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $23,530. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of North Dakota placed #27 among Teaching schools in the United States. Set in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete their Teaching program here. More on University Of North Dakota
Rasmussen College Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Green Bay, WI, Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,345. Rasmussen College Wisconsin Teaching students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. Read more about Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Northcentral Technical College placed #29 among Teaching schools in the United States. Based in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Typical Teaching student debt is $11,709. Get the full Northcentral Technical College report
Shenandoah University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,950. Shenandoah University Teaching students take on a median of $26,005 in debt. Read more about Shenandoah University
Miami University Oxford landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,177. Read the full report on Miami University Oxford
Shorter University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Rome, GA, Shorter University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. Students from in state pay about $24,630 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $31,037. Get the full Shorter University report
Waukesha County Technical College placed #33 among Teaching schools in the United States. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Students borrow a median of $16,595 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Lone Star College System came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, compared with $7,512 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $10,425. Get the full Lone Star College System report
Saint Mary Of The Woods College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,240. Students borrow a median of $28,366 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Saint Mary Of The Woods College
Drexel University placed #36 among Teaching schools in the United States. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. About 78% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Drexel University
Alliant International University did well this year, earning the #37 position. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,254. Alliant International University Teaching students take on a median of $21,234 in debt. Get the full Alliant International University report
Eastern Oregon University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Based in La Grande, OR, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,184, compared with $24,729 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,765 in student loans. See the full Eastern Oregon University profile
Cuny Bronx Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bronx, NY. Students from in state pay about $5,206 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,086 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $8,224. Get the full Cuny Bronx Community College report
Rasmussen College Kansas did well this year, earning the #40 position. Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit school based in Topeka, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,316. Rasmussen College Kansas Teaching students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. Get the full Rasmussen College Kansas report
Northern Arizona University placed #41 among Teaching schools in the United States. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Northern Arizona University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. The median Teaching program debt is $21,645. More on Northern Arizona University
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg placed #42 among Teaching schools in the United States. Located in Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,975 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,472 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $20,867. Read the full report on Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Fisher College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Fisher College posts a six-year graduation rate of 25%. Students from in state pay about $35,689 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,590. More on Fisher College
Atlanta Technical College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Atlanta Technical College Teaching students take on a median of $17,655 in debt. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
Bucks County Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Newtown, PA, Bucks County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,646, compared with $13,926 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,068 in student loans. Read more about Bucks County Community College
Madonna University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Madonna University is a private not-for-profit school based in Livonia, MI. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $28,440 in tuition and fees. Madonna University Teaching students take on a median of $26,896 in debt. Read the full report on Madonna University
Lehigh Carbon Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This public school is set in Schnecksville, PA. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,270. Lehigh Carbon Community College Teaching students take on a median of $14,450 in debt. Get the full Lehigh Carbon Community College report
Red Rocks Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Based in Lakewood, CO, Red Rocks Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,859, with out-of-state students paying around $17,459. Students borrow a median of $14,471 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Red Rocks Community College report
Albany Technical College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Set in Albany, GA, Albany Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,364, while out-of-state students pay about $5,932. Albany Technical College Teaching students take on a median of $16,321 in debt. Get the full Albany Technical College report
Pitt Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Set in Winterville, NC, Pitt Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,871 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,087 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,741 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Pitt Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 · 4630 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7944 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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