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2026 Best Science Education Master’s Degree Schools

36 Colleges in the United States
415 Science Education Degrees Awarded
$59,708 Avg Early-Career Salary

Science 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 328 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best science education schools.

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Best Schools for Science Education in the United States

See the highest-ranked science education schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Science Education

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University Of Illinois At Chicago tops our 2026 ranking of the best science education schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. About 13 science education degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $70,171. Typical student debt for the program is $17,125. See the full science education program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Students looking for a strong science education program will find one at Cuny Brooklyn College, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 12 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $76,095 in their early career. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $13,178 in student loans. See the full science education program report for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Cuny Queens College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in science education, landing the #3 spot this year. Cuny Queens College is a very large public school located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 13 science education degrees were awarded at Cuny Queens College in the most recent year. Students who receive their science education degree from Cuny Queens College earn around $75,530 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,000. More information about a degree in science education from Cuny Queens College

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the top schools for science education. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 science education students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $59,382 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Get the full science education details for Boston University

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California State University Northridge is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science education, ranking #5. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 science education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from California State University Northridge earn around $48,437 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Get the full science education details for California State University Northridge

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University Of Georgia placed #6 among the best science education schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 12 science education degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Science Education graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $56,374 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in science education from University Of Georgia

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best science education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 science education degrees were awarded at Hamline University in the most recent year. Science Education graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $58,228 early in their careers. Hamline University graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. See the full science education program report for Hamline University

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Montana State University landed the #8 spot for science education this year. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 science education degrees were awarded at Montana State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $64,888. Montana State University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Get the full science education details for Montana State University

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University placed #9 among the best science education schools. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Governors University awarded about 218 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Science Education graduates of Western Governors University earn a median of $58,818 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,145 to complete this degree. See the full science education program report for Western Governors University

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East Carolina University earned the #10 position for science education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 13 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Science Education graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $53,029 early in their careers. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the science education program at East Carolina University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #11 spot for science education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 10 science education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $49,100. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full science education program report for University Of Iowa

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #12 spot for science education this year. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 13 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Science Education graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $57,392 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,287. Read more about the science education program at University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best science education schools. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 science education students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $60,340 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,000. Get the full science education details for Central Michigan University

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #14 for science education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 10 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from Baldwin Wallace College earn around $48,125 in the first couple years of their career. Baldwin Wallace College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full science education program report for Baldwin Wallace College

Other Science Education Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Science Education
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 328 schools evaluated.

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