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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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1Best overall
AU Adelphi University logo
#14 in United States United States

Adelphi University

Public University — Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
2Top pick
AS Albany State University logo
#29 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University — Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest histor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
3Top pick
AI Alliant International University logo
#43 in United States United States

Alliant International University

Public University — Alliant University is a private for-profit university with its main campus in San Diego, five additional campuses in California and one campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Its enrollment is approxim...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
5Ranked
AP American Public University System logo
#55 in United States United States

American Public University System

Public University — American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) an...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
6Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
7Ranked
AS Angelo State University logo
#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
8Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
9Ranked
AS Appalachian State University logo
#74 in United States United States

Appalachian State University

Public University — Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D....

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10Ranked
AC Arcadia College logo
#77 in United States United States

Arcadia College

Public University — Arcadia College, located in Arcadia, Missouri, United States, was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman in 1843. The institution was associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Berryman then sol...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
AS Arkansas State University logo
#84 in United States United States

Arkansas State University

Public University — Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest univ...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
12Ranked
AA Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of logo
#89 in United States United States

Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Public University — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest public college or university in Ar...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
AU Ashland University logo
#94 in United States United States

Ashland University

Public University — Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and no...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
14Ranked
AU Augusta University logo
#107 in United States United States

Augusta University

Public University — Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
15Ranked
BS Ball State University logo
#123 in United States United States

Ball State University

Public University — Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The university has three off-campus centers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Fishers, Indiana. The un...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
16Ranked
BC Benedictine College logo
#152 in United States United States

Benedictine College

Public University — Benedictine College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St....

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17Ranked
BC Bethany College logo
#164 in United States United States

Bethany College

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

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
BU Biola University logo
#172 in United States United States

Biola University

Public University — Biola University is a private, nondenominational, evangelical Christian university in La Mirada, California, United States. It was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles as a...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
19Ranked
BC Bluffton College logo
#191 in United States United States

Bluffton College

Public University — Bluffton University is a private Mennonite university in Bluffton, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with three programs that have earned programmatic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
20Ranked
BS Bowie State University logo
#199 in United States United States

Bowie State University

Public University — Bowie State University is a public historically black university in the Prince George's County of the U.S. state of Maryland, north of Bowie. It is part of the University System of Maryland....

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21Ranked
BG Bowling Green State University logo
#200 in United States United States

Bowling Green State University

Public University — Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
22Ranked
CC CUNY City College of NY logo
#237 in United States United States

CUNY City College of NY

Public University — CUNY City College of NY is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
23Ranked
CC California Coast University logo
#260 in United States United States

California Coast University

Public University — California Coast University (CCU) is a private for-profit online university based in Santa Ana, California. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and approved by...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
24Ranked
CS California State University System logo
#274 in United States United States

California State University System

Public University — The California State University is California's system of public universities. Headquartered in Long Beach, the system includes 22 campuses and seven off-campus centers, and serves more than...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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 Adelphi University, Albany State University, Alliant International 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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