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2023 Best General Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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$72,973 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Education Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked 10th in Massachusetts. In fact, 1,032 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best General Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Massachusetts to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in General Education

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a great place for general education students working on their doctor’s degree. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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#3

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lesley University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for general education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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American International College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best General Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best General Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 348
Rhode Island 34
New Hampshire 231
Maine 69
Vermont 96

General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 45,458
Teacher Education Grade Specific 34,451
Special Education 25,158
Teacher Education Subject Specific 20,616
Curriculum & Instruction 19,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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