Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1695 schools to find the best for education students.
The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Education rankings. For our Best Overall Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best 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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University Of Notre Dame is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in education. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 124 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $57,142. University Of Notre Dame graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans.
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Loma Linda University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 12 education students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Loma Linda University earn around $93,833 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 64 education students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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Johns Hopkins University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 572 education students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $77,744 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
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Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 823 education degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $87,454. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #6 among the best education schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 256 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $58,304 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete this degree.
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Santa Clara University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 120 education degrees were awarded at Santa Clara University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Santa Clara University generally make around $73,908. Santa Clara University graduates carry a median of $20,144 in student loans.
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University Of California Berkeley placed #8 among the best education schools. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 177 education degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $70,847 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238.
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Yale University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. Yale University awarded about 31 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Yale University earn around $74,578 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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New York University placed #10 among the best education schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 541 education students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of New York University earn a median of $56,318 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,690 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #11 for education this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 342 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of California Los Angeles earn around $107,553 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #12 for education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 683 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $72,287. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Stanford University earned the #13 position for education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 160 education students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $85,162. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego landed the #14 spot for education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 147 education degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $91,736. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #15 position for education this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 705 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $67,172. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans.
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University Of California Irvine came in at #16 for education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 513 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $63,694 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $15,575 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California came in at #17 for education this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 704 education degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Southern California earn around $63,708 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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Rockhurst University placed #18 among the best education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 56 education degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $70,849 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,111 to complete this degree.
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Middlebury College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. Middlebury College awarded about 27 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Middlebury College earn a median of $54,713 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree.
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Collin County Community College District came in at #20 for education this year. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public institution. Collin County Community College District awarded about 65 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Collin County Community College District earn around $42,177 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,125.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #21 for education this year. 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. About 651 education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $47,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,918.
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James Madison University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 519 education students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $55,684 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete this degree.
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Duke University landed the #23 spot for education this year. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duke University awarded about 95 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Duke University earn a median of $55,601 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #24 position for education this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 598 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $51,546 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,876 to complete this degree.
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California State University Northridge landed the #25 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 610 education degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $74,082. Students borrow a median of $16,202 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Education Schools
These schools also placed among the best for education this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1695 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).
