2023 Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania
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The Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 93 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus the most popular school in Pennsylvania for students working on their graduate certificate. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 354 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,469 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Pitt does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 16% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American College of Financial Services. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 295 students in 2020-2021.
Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, The American College is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Out of the 93 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 276 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, graduate certificate students take out $23,548 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Drexel does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 93 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Villanova University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Villanova, Pennsylvania that handed out 266 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Villanova does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent graduate certificate programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Pennsylvania. Temple University is a large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 221 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Temple. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school awarded 212 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at WCUPA. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
California University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate programs. Located in California, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 180 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Cal U. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 119 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UPenn. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Thomas Jefferson University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 94 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, graduate certificate students take out $34,734 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Thomas Jefferson University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Point Park University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate programs. Point Park University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 84 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Point Park. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arcadia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Arcadia is located in Glenside, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Arcadia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their graduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 63 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that IUP does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Lehigh University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that handed out 60 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Lehigh. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
Lebanon Valley College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate programs. Lebanon Valley College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Annville, Pennsylvania that handed out 60 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at LVC. In fact, around 81% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, International Institute for Restorative Practices did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their graduate certificate. IIRP Graduate School is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at IIRP Graduate School. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cedar Crest College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Cedar Crest is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cedar Crest does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Messiah University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate programs. Messiah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 51 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Messiah does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate programs. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carnegie Mellon does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 6% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gannon University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Gannon University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Erie, Pennsylvania that handed out 47 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gannon does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 55% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 47 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 2% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Eastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. EU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. It awarded 47 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
One thing to take note of is that EU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #22, Bryn Mawr College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 45 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
With a ranking of #23, Rosemont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their graduate certificate. Rosemont is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. It awarded 39 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, graduate certificate students take out $33,425 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Rosemont are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #24, Robert Morris University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 38 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RMU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of the Sciences ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania list. USciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at USciences. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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