by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 51 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6,227 master's degrees in education to qualified students.
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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 colleges for education 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 Education Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Pennsylvania
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in education. LECOM is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Erie.More information about a master’s in education from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Saint Joseph's University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in education from Saint Joseph’s University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Villanova University
WCUPA is a large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Temple University
Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Chester.More information about a master’s in education from Widener University
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Duquesne University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Drexel University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 14,332 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 3,163 |
| Maryland | 32 | 2,791 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 613 |
| Delaware | 24 | 627 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,100 |
| Educational Administration | 1,044 |
| Special Education | 910 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 851 |
| General Education | 763 |
| Student Counseling | 456 |
| Instructional Media Design | 354 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 333 |
| Teaching English or French | 186 |
| Other Education | 158 |
