by our College Data Analytics TeamEducation 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 203 schools to find the best for education students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Loma Linda University, our #1 school for education. Set in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Loma Linda University awarded about 12 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $93,833 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,094. Get the full education details for Loma Linda University
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Santa Clara University, which ranked #2. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Santa Clara University awarded about 120 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Santa Clara University earn around $73,908 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,144. Read more about the education program at Santa Clara University
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at University Of California Berkeley, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 177 education degrees in the most recent data 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. See the full education program report for University Of California Berkeley
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 342 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $107,553 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. See the full education program report for University Of California Los Angeles
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Stanford University, which ranked #5. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Stanford University awarded about 160 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Stanford University earn around $85,162 in the first couple years of their career. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Stanford University
University Of California San Diego came in at #6 for education this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 147 education degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $91,736 in their early career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. Read more about the education program at University Of California San Diego
University Of California Irvine ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 513 education degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $63,694. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $15,575 in student loans. Read more about the education program at University Of California Irvine
University Of Southern California placed #8 among the best education schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 704 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $63,708. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. See the full education program report for University Of Southern California
California State University Northridge earned the #9 position for education this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 610 education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $74,082 in their early career. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Read more about the education program at California State University Northridge
Concordia University Irvine placed #10 among the best education schools. Set in the city of Irvine, Concordia University Irvine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Irvine awarded about 368 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $102,229 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,085 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Concordia University Irvine
California State University Long Beach came in at #11 for education this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 302 education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Education graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $85,409 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,732. More information about a degree in education from California State University Long Beach
Pepperdine University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pepperdine University awarded about 194 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Pepperdine University earn around $79,183 in the first couple years of their career. Pepperdine University graduates carry a median of $23,645 in student loans. Get the full education details for Pepperdine University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 533 education degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,243 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,334 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from University Of Washington Seattle Campus
San Jose State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 590 education degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year. See the full education program report for San Jose State University
California State University Sacramento placed #15 among the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 628 education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Sacramento in the most recent data year. Education graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of $46,261 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,992. Get the full education details for California State University Sacramento
Seattle University earned the #16 position for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 120 education students who graduated with this degree at Seattle University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Seattle University generally make around $66,721. Students borrow a median of $22,289 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Seattle University
Point Loma Nazarene University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Located in the city of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. Point Loma Nazarene University awarded about 301 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Point Loma Nazarene University earn around $54,451 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Point Loma Nazarene University
Dominican University Of California came in at #18 for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Rafael. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 education students who graduated with this degree at Dominican University Of California in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Dominican University Of California earn a median of $70,752 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full education details for Dominican University Of California
University Of California Davis placed #19 among the best education schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 108 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $59,285 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. See the full education program report for University Of California Davis
Washington State University landed the #20 spot for education this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 520 education degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $55,969 early in their careers. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans. See the full education program report for Washington State University
University Of The Pacific came in at #21 for education this year. Located in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Pacific awarded about 176 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of The Pacific earn around $90,009 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from University Of The Pacific
Westmont College earned the #22 position for education this year. Westmont College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 education degrees were awarded at Westmont College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Westmont College generally make around $44,240. Typical student debt for the program is $23,773. Read more about the education program at Westmont College
California Lutheran University came in at #23 for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Thousand Oaks. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 137 education degrees were awarded at California Lutheran University in the most recent year. Education graduates of California Lutheran University earn a median of $81,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,727. Read more about the education program at California Lutheran University
California State University Chico placed #24 among the best education schools. California State University Chico is a large public school located in the city of Chico. California State University Chico graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 105 education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Chico in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from California State University Chico earn around $24,455 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,429. See the full education program report for California State University Chico
University Of San Diego landed the #25 spot for education this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 237 education degrees were awarded at University Of San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of San Diego generally make around $58,701. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795. See the full education program report for University Of San Diego
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 203 schools evaluated.
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