2024 Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska

Elementary Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #19 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want 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 Nebraska ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 83 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 Nebraska list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

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

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Nebraska Schools for a Master's in Elementary Teaching

1

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

68 Annual Graduates

University of Nebraska at Omaha is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Nebraska at Omaha

2

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Nebraska at Kearney if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. UNK is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Kearney.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	361	224
Minnesota	355	73
Iowa	298	31
Kansas	254	317
North Dakota	167	14
South Dakota	130	1

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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 Majors Related to Elementary Teaching

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Secondary Education	41
Teacher Education	27
Early Childhood Education	7
Teacher Development & Methodology	6

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.