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249 Best Master's Education Universities in United States

This ranks Education master’s options in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing where a graduate degree in this subject can lead next.

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145Ranked
SM Saint Mary's University of Minnesota logo
#1,696 in United States United States

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Public University — The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is a private Catholic university with its primary campuses in Winona and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It comprises an undergraduate...

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SM Saint Michael's College logo
#1,697 in United States United States

Saint Michael's College

Public University — Saint Michael's College is a private Catholic college in Colchester, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, it grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Scienc...

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SX Saint Xavier University logo
#1,701 in United States United States

Saint Xavier University

Public University — Saint Xavier University is a private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university enrolls 3,749 students.

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SS Salem State University logo
#1,703 in United States Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Salem State University

Public University — Salem State University is a public university located in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

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SK Salish Kootenai College logo
#1,705 in United States United States

Salish Kootenai College

Public University — Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is a private tribal land-grant community college in Pablo, Montana. It serves the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreilles tribes. SKC's main campus is...

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SU Schreiner University logo
#1,740 in United States United States

Schreiner University

Public University — Schreiner University is a private Presbyterian university in Kerrville, Texas. The university enrolls an estimated 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers over 40 four-year unde...

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SU Shenandoah University logo
#1,756 in United States United States

Shenandoah University

Public University — Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools...

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152Ranked
SU Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania logo
#1,758 in United States United States

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Public University — Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Shippensburg University, is a public university in the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania area. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System...

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SC Shorter College logo
#1,760 in United States United States

Shorter College

Public University — Shorter College is a public university located in United States.

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SC Siena College logo
#1,761 in United States United States

Siena College

Public University — Siena University, formerly Siena College, is a private Franciscan university in Loudonville, New York, United States. It was founded by the Order of Friars Minor in 1937 and is named after t...

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SC Simpson College logo
#1,767 in United States United States

Simpson College

Public University — Simpson College is a public university located in United States.

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156Ranked
SC South Carolina State University logo
#1,782 in United States United States

South Carolina State University

Public University — South Carolina State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is the only public, historically black land-grant research university...

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SC Southern Connecticut State University logo
#1,811 in United States United States

Southern Connecticut State University

Public University — Southern Connecticut State University is a public research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Part of the Connecticut State University System, it was founded in 1893 and is...

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158Ranked
SI Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville logo
#1,814 in United States United States

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Public University — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in...

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SN Southern New Hampshire University logo
#1,818 in United States United States

Southern New Hampshire University

Public University — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private university in Manchester and Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Highe...

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SU Southern University at New Orleans logo
#1,824 in United States United States

Southern University at New Orleans

Public University — Southern University at New Orleans is a public historically black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a member of the Southern University System and the Thurgood Marshall College Fun...

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SU Southern Utah University logo
#1,826 in United States United States

Southern Utah University

Public University — Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university in Cedar City, Utah, United States. Founded in 1897 as a normal school, Southern Utah University now has over 1,800 graduates each year...

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SB Southwest Baptist University logo
#1,830 in United States United States

Southwest Baptist University

Public University — Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a private university in Bolivar, Missouri, United States. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist C...

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SM Southwest Minnesota State University logo
#1,832 in United States United States

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public University — Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is a public university in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The university h...

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SO Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo
#1,849 in United States Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public University — Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

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166Ranked
SB St. Bonaventure University logo
#1,868 in United States United States

St. Bonaventure University

Public University — St. Bonaventure University is a private Franciscan university in St. Bonaventure, New York, United States. The Western New York campus is home to 2,134 undergraduate and graduate students, w...

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167Ranked
SM St. Mary's College of Maryland logo
#1,881 in United States United States

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Public University — St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is a public liberal arts college in St. Mary's City, Maryland. Established in 1840, St. Mary's College is an honors college that claims to "offer an exp...

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By university type

A master’s in Education is a graduate degree for applicants who already hold a first degree and want to move into teaching, school leadership, curriculum work, or education policy. It suits people who want deeper subject knowledge and a more focused professional path than a bachelor’s degree.

The universities in this group are public institutions, so the main difference to weigh is where each campus sits and how that affects daily life and access. Some are in larger urban settings and others are in smaller communities, which can change commuting, housing, and placement opportunities; published fees are not available for every university, so confirm tuition and total cost directly.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, whether admission requires prior study or professional experience, the teaching format, and the total tuition and living cost. Also confirm the intake date, document list, and any concentration or licensing route you need, because those details vary by university and are essential for choosing the right master’s path.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Master's Education universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Saint Michael's College, Saint Xavier University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Master's Education universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Master's Education universities in United States

This page lists Master's Education universities in United States 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. 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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