2024 Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

If you pursue a master's degree in elementary education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 master's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on elementary education students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other elementary education students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized elementary education related body.

Our full 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.

More Ways to Rank Elementary Education Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Elementary Education in Rhode Island

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in elementary education.

Top Rhode Island Schools for a Master's in Elementary Teaching

1

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Rhode Island College if you want to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Rhode Island College

2

Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Providence, RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in elementary education has to take a look at Johnson & Wales University - Providence. JWU Providence is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	551	325
Connecticut	313	165
New Hampshire	174	69
Maine	146	0
Vermont	115	0

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Elementary Education Related Rankings by Major

Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Teacher Development & Methodology	13
Secondary Education	10
Early Childhood Education	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas. More about our data sources and methodologies.