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2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

30 Colleges in Ohio
3,175 Master's Degrees
$44,462 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #2 in popularity, education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 30 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,175 master's degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Ohio 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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 Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 education students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 Ohio.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Education in Ohio

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.

10 Top Ohio Schools for a Master's in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
253 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in education from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Dayton if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a master’s in education from University of Dayton

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
209 Annual Graduates

Miami University - Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the town of Oxford.More information about a master’s in education from Miami University - Oxford

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 Annual Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in education. UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in education from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
277 Annual Graduates

Kent State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kent.More information about a master’s in education from Kent State University at Kent

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Annual Graduates

Ashland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Ashland.More information about a master’s in education from Ashland University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
272 Annual Graduates

OHIO Athens is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Athens.More information about a master’s in education from Ohio University - Athens Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 Annual Graduates

Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in education from Xavier University

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.More information about a master’s in education from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Findlay, Findlay is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from The University of Findlay

Best Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 5,633
Indiana 33 6,799
Michigan 31 2,315
Wisconsin 31 2,064

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Subject Specific 701
Educational Administration 602
Special Education 438
Teacher Education Grade Specific 334
General Education 327
Curriculum & Instruction 288
Student Counseling 274
Instructional Media Design 106
Other Education 37
Teaching English or French 34

Majors Similar to Education

Related Major Annual Graduates
Library Science 173

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