A graduate certificate can be attained by a student from various universities after completing certain coursework denoting he/she has mastered a specific subject area. The course comprises of 9 to 21 credits. The students can transfer the earned credits to more advanced degrees in a related field.
Most of the programs are available online for students and working professionals who need a more flexible schedule. A graduate certificate is usually one year in length and consists of around 3 to 6 courses.
If someone wants to qualify for a graduate certificate, they should be holding a terminal undergraduate degree.
For employment in many careers and professions like Counsellors, Physicians, Librarians, Nurse practitioners, and Professors; graduate degrees are required.
There are various specializations available in graduate certificate course. These are Graduate Certificate in Accounting, Graduate Certificate in Communication, Graduate Certificate in Marketing, and Graduate Certificate in Psychology and so on.
The main benefit of obtaining a graduate certificate is that it may help one to develop new skills and build proficiency in that single professional area.
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Avg Credits: 9
Avg Tuition: $ 5,238
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,580
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $5,717
Graduation Rate: 67%
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Rochester, New York
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 12,420
Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,239
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $18,108
Graduation Rate: 66%
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Denver, Colorado
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Avg Credits: 24
Avg Tuition: $ 15,840
Avg Federal grant awarded: $6,954
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $25,293
Graduation Rate: 79%
Specializations Offered: Web Development
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Avg Credits: 15
Avg Tuition: $ 8,625
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,834
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $7,797
Graduation Rate: 76%
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 19,080
Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,673
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $24,653
Graduation Rate: 84%
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Avg Credits: 31
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Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,541
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $6,161
Graduation Rate: 21%
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Springfield, Illinois
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 6,521
Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,029
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $8,038
Graduation Rate: 50%
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 8,640
Graduation Rate: 11%
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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Avg Credits: 15
Avg Tuition: $ 5,400
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,546
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $825
Graduation Rate: 36%
Specializations Offered: Security Management
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 7,524
Avg Federal grant awarded: $3,159
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $15,429
Graduation Rate: 58%
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Fairfax, Virginia
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Avg Credits: 15
Avg Tuition: $ 23,265
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,745
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $8,085
Graduation Rate: 70%
Specializations Offered: Emergency Management
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 6,300
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,546
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $825
Graduation Rate: 36%
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 7,800
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,629
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $7,209
Graduation Rate: 30%
Specializations Offered: Cyber Security
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Avg Credits: 15
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Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,761
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $3,328
Graduation Rate: 80%
Specializations Offered: Emergency Management
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St. Bonifacius, Minnesota
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 6,120
Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,277
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $10,641
Graduation Rate: 48%
Specializations Offered: Emergency Management
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 6,300
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,546
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $825
Graduation Rate: 36%
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College Station, Texas
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 16,082
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 7,800
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,629
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $7,209
Graduation Rate: 30%
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Springfield, Missouri
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Avg Credits: 18
Avg Tuition: $ 5,130
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,351
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $3,422
Graduation Rate: 55%
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Newport, Rhode Island
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Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 6,780
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,214
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $20,444
Graduation Rate: 68%
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Profit Type: Private Not-For-Profit
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Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,673
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $24,653
Graduation Rate: 84%
Specializations Offered: Public Policy
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Orange Beach, Alabama
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Profit Type: Private For-Profit
Avg Tuition: $ 3,350
Avg Federal grant awarded: $5,235
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $473
Graduation Rate: 31%
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Auburn, Alabama
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Avg Credits: 15
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Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,668
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $8,996
Graduation Rate: 75%
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Statesboro, Georgia
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Avg Credits: 12
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Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,571
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $3,796
Graduation Rate: 51%
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Terre Haute, Indiana
Safety Accreditation: ATMAE
Avg Credits: 12
Avg Tuition: $ 5,535
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,437
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $2,936
Graduation Rate: 37%
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Safety Accreditation: ATMAE
Avg Credits: 20
Avg Tuition: $ 6,220
Avg Federal grant awarded: $4,291
Avg Institutional grant awarded: $6,384
Graduation Rate: 74%
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