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2027 Best Education Schools in Massachusetts

55 Colleges in the United States
7,773 Education Degrees Awarded
$50,990 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 55 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best education schools.

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Best Schools for Education in Massachusetts

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.

Top Schools in Education

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in education. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 823 education students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $87,454. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Harvard University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the top schools for education. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 256 education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $58,304 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Read more about the education program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #3. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Boston College awarded about 282 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $69,359. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Boston College

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A rank of #4 makes Mgh Institute Of Health Professions one of the top schools for education. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 50 education degrees were awarded at Mgh Institute Of Health Professions in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $92,927 in their early career. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Mgh Institute Of Health Professions

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 459 education students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Boston University earn around $65,880 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,623 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Boston University

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Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology came in at #6 for education this year. Set in the city of Newton, Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology is a small private not-for-profit institution. Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology awarded about 11 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $68,454 in their early career. More information about a degree in education from Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology

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Brandeis University earned the #7 position for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brandeis University awarded about 27 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,783 in their early career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Brandeis University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College earned the #8 position for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Beverly. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Endicott College awarded about 222 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Endicott College earn around $58,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in education from Endicott College

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Worcester State University came in at #9 for education this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 368 education students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Worcester State University earn around $42,313 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,971 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Worcester State University

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #10 for education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 174 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $67,693 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned the #11 position for education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 82 education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $60,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,106. More information about a degree in education from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University earned the #12 position for education this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 29 education degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $49,993 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,074. More information about a degree in education from Tufts University

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Fitchburg State University landed the #13 spot for education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. About 55% of students finish within six years. Fitchburg State University awarded about 461 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $65,188 in their early career. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full education program report for Fitchburg State University

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Northeastern University Global Network placed #14 among the best education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 249 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Northeastern University Global Network earn around $65,668 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,331. Get the full education details for Northeastern University Global Network

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Emerson College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 education degrees were awarded at Emerson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $40,575 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Emerson College

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College landed the #16 spot for education this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Mount Holyoke College awarded about 87 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $60,596 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in education from Mount Holyoke College

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College came in at #17 for education this year. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. Stonehill College awarded about 79 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $44,027 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,985. Read more about the education program at Stonehill College

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Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #18 for education this year. Set in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 education students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Wheaton College Massachusetts generally make around $32,920. Students borrow a median of $26,117 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College placed #19 among the best education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Andover. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 287 education students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $53,521 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full education details for Merrimack College

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University landed the #20 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 42 education degrees were awarded at Clark University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $55,421. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Clark University

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Lesley University awarded about 237 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $58,826 in their early career. Lesley University graduates carry a median of $17,918 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Lesley University

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College placed #22 among the best education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Simmons College awarded about 44 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $58,142 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Simmons College

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College placed #23 among the best education schools. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Smith College awarded about 32 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $41,033 in their early career. Smith College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Smith College

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA

Assumption College came in at #24 for education this year. Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 58 education degrees were awarded at Assumption College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $55,147 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in education from Assumption College

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 27 education students who graduated with this degree at Northern Essex Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College generally make around $28,635. Students borrow a median of $10,129 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Northern Essex Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong education education:

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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Regis College
Weston, MA
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Curry College
Milton, MA
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Lasell College
Newton, MA
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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 55 schools evaluated.

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