Other Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other education programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 94 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other education students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for other education can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Education rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Education Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other education. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 101 other education degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other education degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $235,787 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
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Students looking for a strong other education program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 12 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans.
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James Madison University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best other education schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 other education students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $52,997. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete this degree.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other education, ranking #4. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 23 other education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 245 other education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $46,560 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,625.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #6 for other education this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 29 other education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $99,682 in their early career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans.
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University Of San Diego came in at #7 for other education this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of San Diego awarded about 18 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $68,281 in their early career. University Of San Diego graduates carry a median of $23,795 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #8 for other education this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. About 31 other education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete this degree.
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Indiana University Bloomington ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best other education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 other education students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $52,123 in their early career. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans.
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Kansas State University placed #10 among the best other education schools. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 other education degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #11 for other education this year. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 16 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn around $41,256 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete this degree.
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University Of Southern California ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best other education schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern California awarded about 19 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $108,535. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625.
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Siena College landed the #13 spot for other education this year. Set in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Siena College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 20 other education degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656.
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Adelphi University landed the #14 spot for other education this year. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 19 other education degrees were awarded at Adelphi University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $51,037. Students borrow a median of $25,487 to complete this degree.
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Suny At Albany landed the #15 spot for other education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albany. About 61% of students finish within six years. Suny At Albany awarded about 140 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Suny At Albany earn around $44,736 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,521.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #16 spot for other education this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 other education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $52,064 early in their careers. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans.
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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland landed the #17 spot for other education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 14 other education students who graduated with this degree at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earn around $72,647 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Swarthmore College came in at #18 for other education this year. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Swarthmore College awarded about 14 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Swarthmore College earn around $66,971 in the first couple years of their career. Swarthmore College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Endicott College earned the #19 position for other education this year. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Endicott College awarded about 44 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Endicott College earn around $52,624 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Ramapo College Of New Jersey ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best other education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mahwah. About 70% of students finish within six years. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 13 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $71,109 early in their careers. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,014 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #21 among the best other education schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 other education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete this degree.
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Yeshiva University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best other education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 other education degrees were awarded at Yeshiva University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $52,838. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans.
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Stevenson University earned the #23 position for other education this year. Located in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 10 other education students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $50,346 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,042.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona earned the #24 position for other education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pomona. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 100 other education degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University Pomona in the most recent year. Students who receive their other education degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn around $31,250 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,200.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #25 among the best other education schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 91 other education students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $53,623 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,537 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Other Education Schools
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 94 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).
