2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in the New England Region
Elementary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 47 schools to find the best for elementary education students.
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Best Schools for Elementary Education in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in the New England Region.
Top Schools in Elementary Education
University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $58,784 early in their careers. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $25,081 in student loans.
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University Of Rhode Island is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 78 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $44,363 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,026.
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Boston College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Boston College awarded about 34 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $49,872 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. About 31 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $66,985 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete this degree.
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Upper Valley Educators Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #5. Located in the town of Lebanon, Upper Valley Educators Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 13 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Upper Valley Educators Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Upper Valley Educators Institute earn around $43,549 in the first couple years of their career. Upper Valley Educators Institute graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans.
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Quinnipiac University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. Quinnipiac University awarded about 48 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $51,985. Quinnipiac University graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans.
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Boston University placed #7 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $44,630. Boston University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Roger Williams University placed #8 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Roger Williams University awarded about 33 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Roger Williams University generally make around $48,664. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Worcester State University earned the #9 position for elementary education this year. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. About 62% of students finish within six years. Worcester State University awarded about 94 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $42,313 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,971.
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University Of Vermont landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 52 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $41,720 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Merrimack College earned the #11 position for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Merrimack College awarded about 52 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $55,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree.
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Fairfield University earned the #12 position for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 25 elementary education degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Fairfield University earn around $48,256 in the first couple years of their career. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans.
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Salem State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salem. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Salem State University awarded about 54 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $52,341 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,176.
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Lesley University landed the #14 spot for elementary education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 51 elementary education degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $44,692. Students borrow a median of $17,918 to complete this degree.
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Bridgewater State University landed the #15 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bridgewater State University awarded about 100 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $50,137. Bridgewater State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Framingham State University came in at #16 for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Framingham State University awarded about 35 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $49,006 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,872.
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Stonehill College earned the #17 position for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. Stonehill College awarded about 23 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Stonehill College earn around $44,027 in the first couple years of their career. Stonehill College graduates carry a median of $26,990 in student loans.
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Southern Connecticut State University earned the #18 position for elementary education this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 65 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $50,876 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete this degree.
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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #19 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 12 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $48,175 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,368.
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Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #20 among the best elementary education schools. Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Emmanuel College Massachusetts awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $42,216 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Western Connecticut State University earned the #21 position for elementary education this year. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 elementary education degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $47,559 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000.
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Keene State College landed the #22 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 38 elementary education degrees were awarded at Keene State College in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $41,564 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Central Connecticut State University placed #23 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 48 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $44,487 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree.
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Fitchburg State University came in at #24 for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Fitchburg State University awarded about 15 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $46,215 in their early career. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans.
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Saint Anselm College earned the #25 position for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 12 elementary education degrees were awarded at Saint Anselm College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $40,836 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 47 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.