by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 63 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,854 bachelor's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for education students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in education.
It's difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Brown University
Providence College is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Providence College
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in education has to take a look at Boston University. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Boston University
Tufts University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in education. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Tufts University
Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Bridgewater State University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Boston College
Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of Rhode Island
Located in the suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Rhode Island College
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Brandeis University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Vermont | Burlington, VT |
| 12 | Emmanuel College Massachusetts | Boston, MA |
| 13 | Worcester State University | Worcester, MA |
| 14 | Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT |
| 15 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 1,764 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 367 |
| Vermont | 32 | 246 |
| Maine | 32 | 394 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 444 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 639 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,208 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 877 |
| General Education | 401 |
| Special Education | 306 |
| Other Education | 40 |
| Education Philosophy | 14 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
| Multilingual Education | 1 |
| Educational Administration | 1 |
| Student Counseling | 1 |
