2023 Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 73 schools in the New England Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in the New England Region for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. SNHU is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 151 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SNHU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Connecticut helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the New England Region . Located in Storrs, Connecticut, the large public school handed out 142 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UCONN. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 73 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. CCSU is a medium-sized public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 135 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent graduate certificate programs at Worcester State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the New England Region . Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Worcester State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 62% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent graduate certificate programs at American International College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the New England Region . American International College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 106 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
AIC does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 82 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMass Boston does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Salem State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 82 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Salem State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Sacred Heart University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region ranking. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 79 students in 2020-2021.
Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Sacred Heart does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of New England did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Biddeford, Maine, and it awarded 79 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UNE. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Quinnipiac University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 69 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Quinnipiac does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Connecticut State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the medium-sized public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at SCSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Plymouth State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, the small public school handed out 68 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Plymouth State. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Maine landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. UMaine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 66 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UMaine. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Harvard University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 66 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Graduate Certificate recipients from Harvard accumulate an average of $19,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Harvard. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bridgewater State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Bridgewater State University is a medium-sized public school located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts that handed out 65 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Bridgewater State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.
Antioch University - New England ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Antioch University - New England is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Keene, New Hampshire. It awarded 61 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Antioch University - New England are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
University of Bridgeport ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it awarded 59 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
UBridgeport does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Granite State College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GSC does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Upper Valley Educators Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, University of Southern Maine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, Maine and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that University of Southern Maine does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 94% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bay Path University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Bay Path University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts that handed out 32 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Bay Path are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
With a ranking of #21, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, the large public school handed out 32 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UMass Amherst. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 29 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at UNH, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fitchburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Fitchburg State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Maine at Farmington landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. UMaine Farmington is a small public school situated in Farmington, Maine. It awarded 25 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UMaine Farmington. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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