by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2023 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 541 master's degrees in elementary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 Georgia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in elementary education.
Georgia Southern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Georgia Southern University
It's hard to beat Kennesaw State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Kennesaw State University
It is hard to beat Mercer University if you want to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Mercer University
Piedmont College is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Demorest.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Piedmont College
CSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Columbus State University
Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of West Georgia
Located in the small city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Brenau University
GSW is a small public university located in the town of Americus.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Georgia Southwestern State University
Located in the distant town of Cleveland, TMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Truett McConnell University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 182 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 137 |
| Virginia | 331 | 456 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 72 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 154 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 46 |
| Alabama | 258 | 538 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 68 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 145 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 65 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 1 |
One of 12 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Elementary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 288 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 231 |
| Secondary Education | 231 |
| Early Childhood Education | 202 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 167 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 26 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 26 |
