by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 106 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19,583 master's degrees in 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
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 the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Southern California is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in education. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in education from University of Southern California
Stanford University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.More information about a master’s in education from Stanford University
It is difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Los Angeles
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to look into University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in education from Loyola Marymount University
Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in education from Seattle University
Located in the city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Santa Clara University
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - San Diego
UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Irvine
WWU is a large public university located in the city of Bellingham.More information about a master’s in education from Western Washington University
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Santa Cruz
SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Moraga.More information about a master’s in education from Saint Mary’s College of California
Located in the suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Claremont Graduate University
SDSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in education from San Diego State University
Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from National University
Here are some additional great schools for Education students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Education Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
| 17 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| 18 | Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA |
| 19 | University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| 20 | Whitworth University | Spokane, WA |
| 21 | University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| 22 | University of Nevada - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
| 23 | University of California - Davis | Davis, CA |
| 24 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA |
| 25 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA |
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 14,949 |
| Washington | 31 | 1,883 |
| Oregon | 29 | 1,589 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 366 |
| Nevada | 27 | 636 |
| Alaska | 21 | 159 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 6,237 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,876 |
| Student Counseling | 2,331 |
| Educational Administration | 2,320 |
| Special Education | 1,816 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,004 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 827 |
| Instructional Media Design | 445 |
| Teaching English or French | 333 |
| Other Education | 167 |
