2023 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Education Master's Degree School for You
Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Massachusetts. With 6,799 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.
Out of the 40 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Out of the 40 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tufts University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Brandeis University is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
Stonehill College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Stonehill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Easton.
Northeastern University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Worcester State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
With a ranking of #9, Endicott College did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their master’s degree. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree education programs. Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
Best Education Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 441 |
| Connecticut | 2,205 |
| New Hampshire | 1,299 |
| Maine | 771 |
| Vermont | 337 |
More Education Rankings in Massachusetts
Rankings in Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| General Education | 21,189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
| Student Counseling | 13,840 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,387 |
| Teaching English or French | 4,743 |
| Other Education | 2,513 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,672 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,215 |
| Education Philosophy | 421 |
| International Education | 257 |
| Teaching Assistants | 20 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.