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242 Best Public Master's Education Universities in the United States

Of the 242 Public 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). Across the whole list there are 615 courses to choose from.

242 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
145Ranked
SS Salem State University logo
#1,008 in United States Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Salem State University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Education

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USD 19,531/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,291Students
International
Admissions open
#1,008 in United States · by research impact
40,781 citations · h-index 96
146Ranked
FS Frostburg State University logo
#1,014 in United States United States
#1,014 in United States · by research impact
39,642 citations · h-index 89
150Ranked
SO Southwestern Oklahoma State University logo
#1,044 in United States Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Education

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USD 8,499/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,514Students
International
Admissions open
#1,044 in United States · by research impact
36,423 citations · h-index 87
151Ranked
UA The University of Arizona Global Campus logo
#1,054 in United States Chandler, Arizona, United States

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Education

USD 11,960/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
20,152Students
International
Admissions open
#1,054 in United States · by research impact
35,797 citations · h-index 87
155Ranked
SM Saint Michael's College logo
#1,067 in United States United States
#1,067 in United States · by research impact
33,814 citations · h-index 82
157Ranked
AU Ashland University logo
#1,071 in United States United States

Ashland University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Education

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Founded
Students
International
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#1,071 in United States · by research impact
33,462 citations · h-index 87
160Ranked
MC Mercy College logo
#1,089 in United States United States
#1,089 in United States · by research impact
31,324 citations · h-index 66
161Ranked
SC South Carolina State University logo
#1,094 in United States United States

South Carolina State University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Education

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#1,094 in United States · by research impact
30,830 citations · h-index 73

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Johns Hopkins University has the largest research record in this group, with 78,461,703 citations and an h-index of 2,284. 5 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

The split is 242 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Washington (2), Texas (2) and Massachusetts (1) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Arizona Global Campus is the largest, with 20,152 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (606), Curriculum & Instruction (3), Primary Education (2) and Special Education (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 81% are full-time and 93 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 9 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 19,531. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Public 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 Public Master's Education in the United States?

242 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Master's Education online with a university in the United States?

93 of these courses are listed as online.

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