by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 45 master's degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. 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 schools for general education students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general education needs to check out Piedmont College. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Demorest.More information about a master’s in general education from Piedmont College
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general education needs to check out University of Georgia. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Georgia
Augusta University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general education. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the education program state that they receive average early career earnings of $44,868.
More information about a master’s in general education from Augusta University
Clayton State University is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in general education. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Morrow.More information about a master’s in general education from Clayton State University
Explore all the Best General Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 34 |
| Virginia | 182 | 785 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 131 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 282 |
| Alabama | 151 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 56 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 281 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 108 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 51 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 203 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,712 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 591 |
| Educational Administration | 399 |
| Special Education | 265 |
| Instructional Media Design | 261 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 243 |
| Student Counseling | 226 |
| Teaching English or French | 30 |
| Multilingual Education | 12 |
| Other Education | 7 |
