by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 608 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 colleges for elementary education students working on their master'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 Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in elementary education.
University of Chicago is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Loyola University Chicago
National Louis University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from National Louis University
It's difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from DePaul University
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Ball State University
Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Concordia University, Chicago
Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Xavier University
Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Western Michigan University
Explore the best elementary education schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 638 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 614 |
| Secondary Education | 490 |
| Teacher Education | 256 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 123 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 63 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 37 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 12 |
