by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for secondary education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 319 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. 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 secondary 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 Secondary Education Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for secondary education students seeking a a master's degree.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in secondary education. WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in secondary education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Villanova University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in secondary education. 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
It's difficult to beat Temple University if you want to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Temple University
Widener University is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in secondary education. Widener is a moderately-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
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Saint Joseph’s University
Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Lehigh University
Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Glenside.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Arcadia University
CHC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Chestnut Hill College
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Point Park University
Explore all the Best Secondary Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 463 |
| 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.
