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144 Best Private Diploma Education Universities in the USA

Compare 577 programs at 144 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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144 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
97
WU Westcliff University logo

Westcliff University

Irvine, California · Private University

US #954 Admissions open
Net price
$35,426/yr
Admission rate
73%
Students
2,363
98
AC Albright College logo

Albright College

Reading, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1856

US #956 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$20,024/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,700
Students
1,217
99
CU City University of Seattle logo

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington · Private University · Est. 1973

US #968 ROI A Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$69,460
Students
1,137
100
NU Northwest University logo

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington · Private University · Est. 1934

US #972 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,288/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,914
Students
645
102
NC North Central University logo

North Central University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1930

US #996 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$25,817/yr
Admission rate
99%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,064
Students
709
104
AM Albertus Magnus College logo

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1925

US #1020 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,028/yr
Admission rate
59%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,144
Students
991
105
PC Prescott College logo

Prescott College

Prescott, Arizona · Private University · Est. 1966

US #1040 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,583/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,359
Students
219
109
BY Brigham Young University-Hawaii logo

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Laie, Hawaii · Private University · Est. 1955

US #1070 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,774/yr
Admission rate
47%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,064
Students
2,889
110
LU Lourdes University logo

Lourdes University

Sylvania, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1958

US #1076 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$23,206/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,150
Students
543
111
SM Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College logo

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1840

US #1083 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$31,872/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,845
Students
853
112
WU Wheeling University logo

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1954

US #1108 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$20,503/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,949
Students
589
114
FC Fisher College logo

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1903

US #1169 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$26,649/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,669
Students
1,167
115
GC Greensboro College logo

Greensboro College

Greensboro, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #1183 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$17,882/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,566
Students
708
116
SU Shorter University logo

Shorter University

Rome, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1873

US #1191 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,646/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,604
Students
1,028
117
DC Dean College logo

Dean College

Franklin, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #1219 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$30,684/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$38,109
Students
1,089
118
BL Bethany Lutheran College logo

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1927

US #1250 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,148/yr
Admission rate
39%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,110
Students
669
119
CC Colby-Sawyer College logo

Colby-Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1837

US #1350 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$27,431/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,474
Students
771
120
US United States University logo

United States University

Sandy Springs, California · Private University · Est. 1997

US #1389 ROI A Admissions open
Tuition
USD 6,780/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$80,980
Students
153

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Education universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Westcliff University, Albright College, City University of Seattle. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Education universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma Education universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Diploma Education universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Education universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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