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2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Utah

7 Colleges in Utah
8,776 Master's Degrees
$53,189 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 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Utah ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,776 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 Utah 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 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.

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 Utah.


 

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

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

Top Utah Schools for a Master's in Education

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8,188 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education needs to take a look at Western Governors University. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in education from Western Governors University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to look into Brigham Young University - Provo. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo.More information about a master’s in education from Brigham Young University - Provo

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Annual Graduates

Utah State University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Utah State University

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Annual Graduates

University of Utah is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in education. U of U is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in education from University of Utah

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Westminster College Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, Westminster College Salt Lake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Westminster College Utah

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Utah Valley University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Annual Graduates

Southern Utah University is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Cedar City.More information about a master’s in education from Southern Utah University

Best Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 30 1,852
Montana 26 283
Idaho 25 450
Wyoming 23 78

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 2,775
Instructional Media Design 2,171
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,399
Teacher Education Grade Specific 646
Educational Administration 577
Teaching English or French 505
Special Education 484
General Education 157
Educational Assessment 39
Education Philosophy 23

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