by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 52 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of secondary education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,048 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 the Middle Atlantic Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in secondary education.
New York University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from New York University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in secondary education needs to look into The College of New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from The College of New Jersey
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in secondary education needs to check out George Washington University. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in secondary education from George Washington University
It's difficult to beat West Chester University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. WCUPA is a large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in secondary education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in secondary education from American University
Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Villanova University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Temple University
Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Chester.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Widener University
William Paterson University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a master’s in secondary education from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Towson University
Explore the best secondary education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 463 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 319 |
| Maryland | 363 | 194 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 38 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 23 |
| Delaware | 151 | 11 |
Secondary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
