by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of elementary education. Combined, these schools handed out 443 master's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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The elementary teaching master'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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for elementary education students working on their master's degree.
The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in California.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in elementary education.
Santa Clara University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Santa Clara University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education needs to check out Stanford University. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Stanford University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education has to take a look at Saint Mary's College of California. SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Moraga.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Saint Mary’s College of California
Brandman University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Brandman is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Brandman University
Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Fresno Pacific University
Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from National University
Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University
USFCA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of San Francisco
Chapman is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Orange.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Chapman University
Located in the suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of La Verne
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 402 | 259 |
| Oregon | 291 | 64 |
| Nevada | 126 | 36 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 43 |
| Alaska | 65 | 14 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 627 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 611 |
| Secondary Education | 488 |
| Early Childhood Education | 170 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 1 |
