2026 Best Value Insurance Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Insurance certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 100 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, Business Degree Central analyzed schools to produce 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 Insurance Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Bismarck State College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Insurance certificate degree schools in the United States. Set in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. Graduates carry a median of $13,340 in student loans. Bismarck State College alumni report median earnings of $54,277 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Bismarck State College profile
You'll get strong value at Rio Salado College, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,679 to complete their Insurance program here. Rio Salado College alumni report median earnings of $41,015 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Rio Salado College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clark State Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Springfield, OH, Clark State Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,393, with out-of-state students paying around $8,049. Typical Insurance student debt is $20,740. Median earnings reach $39,584 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,740 median debt. Get the full Clark State Community College report
A rank of #4 makes Ivy Tech Community College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. The median Insurance program debt is $11,889. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,186. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Out of the 100 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Oshkosh, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete their Insurance program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,548. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Akron, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical Insurance student debt is $25,347. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,600 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,347 median debt. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
Kansas State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete their Insurance program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,262. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Kansas State University report
Owens Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Typical Insurance student debt is $19,383. Median earnings reach $37,275 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Owens Community College
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,403 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Pittsburg State University placed #12 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. Pittsburg State University alumni report median earnings of $50,579 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read more about Pittsburg State University
Glendale Community College Glendale Ca landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Glendale, CA, Glendale Community College Glendale Ca is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,191, while out-of-state students pay about $10,935. The median Insurance program debt is $19,800. Median earnings reach $41,540 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Glendale Community College Glendale Ca
Florida Atlantic University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,746 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,212 median debt. About 66% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
University Of Southern Maine ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Set in Portland, ME, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. University Of Southern Maine alumni report median earnings of $49,958 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,593 median debt. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants. Read more about University Of Southern Maine
Ohio Dominican University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. Students from in state pay about $35,720 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,166 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,748 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,166 median debt. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Ohio Dominican University
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
University Of Louisiana Lafayette offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. See the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette profile
Kent State University At Ashtabula landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Kent State University At Ashtabula
Baylor University placed #18 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. See the full Baylor University profile
Cumberland County College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cumberland County College
Saint Peters College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. More on Saint Peters College
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about University Of Central Oklahoma
Collin County Community College District landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Collin County Community College District
Central Christian College Of Kansas placed #23 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Christian College Of Kansas
Indiana State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. More on Indiana State University
University Of Louisiana Monroe placed #25 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Louisiana Monroe report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Insurance Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Houston Downtown
Northern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
University Of Minnesota Duluth offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. More on University Of Minnesota Duluth
Florida State University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on Florida State University
Franklin University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Franklin University
Suny College At Oswego ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Suny College At Oswego
The University Of Alabama landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Alabama
Community College Of Philadelphia placed #33 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full Community College Of Philadelphia report
Harper College
Harper College placed #34 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read more about Harper College
Northcentral Technical College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Northcentral Technical College report
St Johns University New York placed #36 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on St Johns University New York
Metropolitan Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Santa Monica College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Santa Monica College
Gallaudet University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Gallaudet University
University Of Pennsylvania placed #40 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #41 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
Northwood University Michigan landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Northwood University Michigan profile
Lansing Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lansing Community College
University Of Iowa ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. More on University Of Iowa
Gannon University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Gannon University report
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus report
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Kent State University At Salem came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Kent State University At Salem
Washburn University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Washburn University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Related Insurance Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Insurance Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Insurance Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 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).
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