2026 Best Insurance Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Insurance certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 100 institutions 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Insurance Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Bismarck State College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Bismarck State College Insurance students take on a median of $13,340 in debt. More on Bismarck State College
A rank of #2 makes Rio Salado College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Tempe, AZ, Rio Salado College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Typical Insurance student debt is $13,679. Get the full Rio Salado College report
The strong Insurance programs at Kansas State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Kansas State University Insurance students take on a median of $23,546 in debt. See the full Kansas State University profile
Out of the 100 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #4 spot. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. The median Insurance program debt is $21,818. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #5 on this year's Insurance ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Oshkosh, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh report
Clark State Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Springfield, OH, Clark State Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,393, while out-of-state students pay about $8,049. Graduates carry a median of $20,740 in student loans. More on Clark State Community College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Insurance students take on a median of $11,889 in debt. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Pittsburg State University placed #9 among Insurance schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Pittsburg State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. The median Insurance program debt is $22,669. More on Pittsburg State University
Ohio Dominican University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,720. Students borrow a median of $28,166 to complete their Insurance program here. More on Ohio Dominican University
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #11 among Insurance schools in the United States. This public school is set in Akron, OH. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,347 to complete their Insurance program here. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
Florida Atlantic University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Boca Raton, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Florida Atlantic University Insurance students take on a median of $20,212 in debt. More on Florida Atlantic University
University Of Southern Maine ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. This public school is set in Portland, ME. University Of Southern Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Typical Insurance student debt is $23,593. More on University Of Southern Maine
Owens Community College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Owens Community College Insurance students take on a median of $19,383 in debt. Read the full report on Owens Community College
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Glendale, CA, Glendale Community College Glendale Ca is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,191 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,935. Typical Insurance student debt is $19,800. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca report
The University Of Alabama did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about The University Of Alabama
Kent State University At Ashtabula ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. Get the full Kent State University At Ashtabula report
Madison Area Technical College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Saint Josephs University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Saint Josephs University report
Los Angeles Pierce College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on Los Angeles Pierce College
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
High Plains Technology Center came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on High Plains Technology Center
Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Illinois State University
Ball State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Ball State University profile
Kent State University At Geauga ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. Get the full Kent State University At Geauga report
Northwood University Michigan landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northwood University Michigan report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Insurance Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #26 among Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southwestern College Chula Vista
Mercyhurst College placed #27 among Insurance schools in the United States. Read more about Mercyhurst College
Olivet College
Olivet College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Olivet College report
University Of Central Arkansas ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. See the full University Of Central Arkansas profile
Wor Wic Community College placed #30 among Insurance schools in the United States. Read more about Wor Wic Community College
Santa Monica College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Santa Monica College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Indiana State University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Indiana State University
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Kent State University At Salem came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read more about Kent State University At Salem
Central Christian College Of Kansas came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Central Christian College Of Kansas report
University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #37 among Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Minnesota Duluth report
Georgia State University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. More on Georgia State University
Metropolitan Community College Area did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Metropolitan Community College Area
Kent State University At East Liverpool ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Insurance schools. Get the full Kent State University At East Liverpool report
Baylor University placed #41 among Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Baylor University
North Iowa Area Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. See the full North Iowa Area Community College profile
Gannon University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Gannon University
Harper College
Harper College placed #44 among Insurance schools in the United States. More on Harper College
Northeast Community College placed #45 among Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full Northeast Community College report
North Arkansas College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about North Arkansas College
University Of Hartford landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Hartford
St Johns University New York placed #48 among Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on St Johns University New York
University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full University Of Georgia profile
University Of Mississippi Main Campus did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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. *Averages shown above reflect the top 100 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).