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15 Best Primary Education Universities in the United States

University of Alabama at Birmingham leads the 15 Primary Education universities in the United States on research impact (16,465,315 citations). Next come Auburn University (#225 in United States) and California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States). Across the whole list there are 36 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
CS California State University, Fullerton logo
#310 in United States United States
#310 in United States · by research impact
1,566,789 citations · h-index 479
4Ranked
HS Humboldt State University logo
#384 in United States United States
#384 in United States · by research impact
800,217 citations · h-index 307
11Ranked
SU Shenandoah University logo
#979 in United States United States
#979 in United States · by research impact
45,232 citations · h-index 93

Primary Education at other levels

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Alabama at Birmingham is cited most (16,465,315 citations).

Public, private and where they are

15 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

By level: 31 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Fort Lewis College offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Primary Education in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), Auburn University (#225 in United States) and California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Primary Education in the United States?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Primary Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Primary Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Primary Education courses in the United States?

Fort Lewis College, with 5, ahead of Shenandoah University (5).

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