by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Secondary Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 238 master's degrees in secondary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The secondary 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 secondary education students working on their master's degree.
The secondary 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 Secondary Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in secondary education.
Loyola University Chicago is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Loyola University Chicago
National Louis University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the large city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from National Louis University
It's difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It's hard to beat Concordia University, Chicago if you wish to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Concordia University, Chicago
SXU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Saint Xavier University
Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Lewis University
Located in the city of Chicago, North Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from North Park University
Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Dominican University
Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Northeastern Illinois University
Located in the large suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Aurora University
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Secondary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 371 |
| Early Childhood Education | 338 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 58 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 56 |
| Teacher Education | 3 |
