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244 Best Master's Education Universities in the United States

Of the 244 Master's Education universities in the United States, University of Chicago ranks highest at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24) and University of Rochester (QS World #236). The universities on this list offer 620 matching courses between them.

244 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
50Ranked
CU Chapman University logo
#471 in United States United States
#471 in United States · by research impact
385,271 citations · h-index 226
57Ranked
WC West Chester University of Pennsylvania logo
#561 in United States United States
#561 in United States · by research impact
230,971 citations · h-index 190
62Ranked
LC Loyola College logo
#584 in United States United States
#584 in United States · by research impact
203,502 citations · h-index 180
67Ranked
PU Pepperdine University logo
#612 in United States United States
#612 in United States · by research impact
173,811 citations · h-index 178
72Ranked
UM University of Maine at Farmington logo
#631 in United States United States
#631 in United States · by research impact
163,481 citations · h-index 164

By university type

How these universities are ranked

10 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Johns Hopkins University is cited most (78,461,703 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

242 are public and 2 private (99% public). By location, Washington (2), Texas (2) and Puerto Rico (2) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Arizona Global Campus is the largest, with 20,152 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (611), Curriculum & Instruction (3), Primary Education (2) and Special Education (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 80% are full-time and 96 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Holy Cross offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 11 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus the most at USD 43,404; the middle of the range is about USD 17,080. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Education in the United States?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24) and University of Rochester (QS World #236) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Education in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Education in the United States?

242 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with null the next most common.

When do Master's Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Education online with a university in the United States?

96 of these courses are listed as online.

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