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2025 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

27 Colleges in Ohio
3,153 Master's Degrees
$51,028 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #2 in popularity, education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 27 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,153 master's degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Education in Ohio

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.

10 Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
250 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in education from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
223 Annual Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in education. UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in education from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
226 Annual Graduates

Miami University - Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a master’s in education from Miami University - Oxford

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
237 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in education needs to take a look at Kent State University at Kent. Kent State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kent.More information about a master’s in education from Kent State University at Kent

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Annual Graduates

UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a master’s in education from University of Dayton

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Annual Graduates

Ashland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Ashland.More information about a master’s in education from Ashland University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
184 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a large public university located in the town of Bowling Green.More information about a master’s in education from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
246 Annual Graduates

OHIO Athens is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Athens.More information about a master’s in education from Ohio University - Athens Campus

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Toledo

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Annual Graduates

Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in education from Xavier University

Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 5,633
Indiana 33 6,799
Michigan 31 2,315
Wisconsin 31 2,064

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 695
Teacher Education Subject Specific 602
Special Education 366
Curriculum & Instruction 363
General Education 315
Student Counseling 304
Teacher Education Grade Specific 290
Instructional Media Design 102
Other Education 42
Educational Assessment 30

Majors Similar to Education

Related Major Annual Graduates
Library Science 142

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