by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of educational assessment. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 69 master's degrees in educational assessment during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The assessment 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for educational assessment students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Educational Assessment Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for educational assessment students seeking a a master's degree.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in educational assessment. UNM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in educational assessment from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Southwestern Oklahoma State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in educational assessment. Located in the remote town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in educational assessment from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
University of the Southwest is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in educational assessment. USW is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Hobbs.More information about a master’s in educational assessment from University of the Southwest
It is hard to beat Houston Baptist University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in educational assessment. Located in the large city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in educational assessment from Houston Baptist University
UCO is a large public university located in the suburb of Edmond.
Students who graduate with their master's from the assessment program state that they receive average early career wages of $36,912.
More information about a master’s in educational assessment from University of Central OklahomaExplore the best educational assessment colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 31 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 32 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Educational Assessment has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Assessment, Testing, & Measurement | 37 |
| Learning Sciences | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 5,765 |
| Special Education | 4,506 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,838 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,435 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,875 |
| General Education | 1,444 |
| Student Counseling | 1,322 |
| Instructional Media Design | 686 |
| Teaching English or French | 343 |
| Multilingual Education | 159 |
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