by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,584 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 full 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in elementary education.
Grand Canyon University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Grand Canyon University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education has to take a look at Arizona State University - Tempe. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Arizona State University - Tempe
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in elementary education needs to take a look at Trinity University. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Trinity U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Trinity University
It is difficult to beat University of Phoenix - Arizona if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Phoenix - Arizona
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Northern Arizona University
Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Texas State University
UNM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Located in the distant town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Dallas Baptist University
SFASU is a large public university located in the remote town of Nacogdoches.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Stephen F Austin State University
Explore the best elementary education schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 116 |
| Arizona | 322 | 1,379 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 58 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 31 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
