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76 Best Professional Education Universities in the United States

Of the 76 Professional Education universities in the United States, Brown University ranks highest at #69 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466). Across the whole list there are 134 courses to choose from.

76 universities · ranked best first

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8Ranked
CU Catholic University of America logo
#287 in United States United States

Catholic University of America

Public University · 7 courses in Professional Education

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#287 in United States · by research impact
2,013,264 citations · h-index 416
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18Ranked
LM Loyola Marymount University logo
#543 in United States United States

Loyola Marymount University

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Education

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#543 in United States · by research impact
252,922 citations · h-index 203
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21Ranked
UM University of Maine at Farmington logo
#631 in United States United States

University of Maine at Farmington

Public University · 7 courses in Professional Education

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#631 in United States · by research impact
163,481 citations · h-index 164
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22Ranked
NU National University logo
#657 in United States United States

National University

Public University · 8 courses in Professional Education

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#657 in United States · by research impact
147,896 citations · h-index 129
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How these universities are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #69 (Brown University) to #545 (CUNY Lehman College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Vanderbilt University is cited most (20,026,856 citations). 2 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

76 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (133) and TESL (1). The usual length is 3–4 years and One year. 82% are full-time and 14 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Brown University (QS World #69), Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

76 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with One year the next most common.

When do Professional Education courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Professional Education online with a university in the United States?

14 of these courses are listed as online.

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

National University, with 8, ahead of University of Maine at Farmington (7).

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