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2023 Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

47 Schools Ranked
$23,690 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 47 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which online graduate certificate programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

American College of Financial Services

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
295 Total Awards

Our analysis found American College of Financial Services to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 295 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

The American College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#2

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
273 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Strayer University - Global Region helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . This fairly large private for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 273 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Global Region is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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248 Total Awards
$9,342 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . University of Maryland Global Campus is a large public school located in Adelphi, Maryland that handed out 248 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
221 Total Awards
$32,904 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,615 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 221 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from GWU accumulate an average of $29,615 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 37% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
72 Total Awards
$11,870 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means SUNY Empire State College is a great place for business students working on their graduate certificate. Saratoga Springs, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 72 students in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
130 Total Awards
$39,556 Average Tuition & Fees

Stevens Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Stevens is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hoboken, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 130 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
30 Total Awards
$52,408 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,525 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their graduate certificate. RIT is located in Rochester, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Graduate Certificate recipients from RIT accumulate an average of $20,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
22 Total Awards

Robert Morris University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
70 Total Awards
$10,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,710 Avg Student Debt

The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 70 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Graduate Certificate recipients from The Graduate Center accumulate an average of $17,710 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 100% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
12 Total Awards
$17,046 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland - Baltimore landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. UMB is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 12 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 46% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
11 Total Awards

Thomas Edison State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 11 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at TESU are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
11 Total Awards
$11,630 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Scranton landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania that handed out 11 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
43 Total Awards
$18,278 Average Tuition & Fees

Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
10 Total Awards
$15,805 Average Tuition & Fees

Stockton University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Galloway, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania
9 Total Awards
$51,610 Average Tuition & Fees

Lebanon Valley College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LVC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Annville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 81% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
25 Total Awards
$11,898 Average Tuition & Fees

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
65 Total Awards
$38,456 Average Tuition & Fees

American University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 65 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 39% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Total Awards
$37,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,548 Avg Student Debt

Drexel University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 14 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,548 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Strayer University - District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
8 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - District of Columbia landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - District of Columbia is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#20

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
4 Total Awards

Messiah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

DeVry College of New York

New York, New York
3 Total Awards
$17,552 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry College of New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
3 Total Awards

Elizabethtown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Etown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Iona College

New Rochelle, New York
15 Total Awards
$23,242 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,271 Avg Student Debt

Iona College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Iona is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Rochelle, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,271 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
2 Total Awards
$23,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Molloy College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate business programs. Rockville Centre, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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.

Full Molloy College Report

#24

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
2 Total Awards
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Strayer University - Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their graduate certificate. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school situated in Suitland, Maryland. It awarded 2 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Maryland is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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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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