Science Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for science education students.
The school you choose for science education can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Science Education Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Science Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Science Education Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Science Education in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the science education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2027 ranking of the best science education schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 13 science education degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the science education program make about $86,770 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science education, ranking #2. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 science education students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $61,146. Typical student debt for the program is $25,120.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science education, ranking #3. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 science education degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $58,732. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $17,125 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong science education program will find one at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 16 science education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $50,110 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science education, ranking #5. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 science education degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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University Of Georgia placed #6 among the best science education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 science education degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their science education degree from University Of Georgia earn around $61,081 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #7 among the best science education schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 13 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $51,543 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375.
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Teachers College At Columbia University placed #8 among the best science education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 12 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $82,636 in the first couple years of their career.
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Hamline University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best science education schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hamline University awarded about 18 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $63,634. Hamline University graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans.
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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology came in at #10 for science education this year. This small public university is located in the town of Socorro. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 science education students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earn around $64,561 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,747.
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Montana State University came in at #11 for science education this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 54 science education students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from Montana State University earn around $51,732 in the first couple years of their career. Montana State University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans.
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Western Governors University came in at #12 for science education this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Western Governors University awarded about 267 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from Western Governors University earn around $51,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,145.
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East Carolina University earned the #13 position for science education this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 science education students who graduated with this degree at East Carolina University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $48,318 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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University Of Iowa landed the #14 spot for science education this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Iowa awarded about 14 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Science Education graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $46,908 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Suny College At Buffalo placed #15 among the best science education schools. Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. About 33% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Buffalo awarded about 14 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $43,844 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Georgia State University earned the #16 position for science education this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 science education students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $57,563 in their early career. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $28,687 in student loans.
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Northeastern State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best science education schools. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 science education degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their science education degree from Northeastern State University earn around $47,025 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
