by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Teacher Education Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 990 master's degrees in teacher education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The teacher education 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 schools for teacher 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 Teacher Education Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in teacher education.
Seattle University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in teacher education. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Seattle University
It's difficult to beat University of California - Irvine if you wish to pursue a master's degree in teacher education. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of California - Irvine
University of Redlands is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of Redlands
It is hard to beat Fresno Pacific University if you want to pursue a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Fresno Pacific University
Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Claremont Graduate University
Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Pacific University
UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of California - Berkeley
UO is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of Oregon
Western Oregon State College is a small public university located in the town of Monmouth.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Western Oregon University
Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from George Fox University
Explore the best teacher education schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 627 |
| Washington | 402 | 48 |
| Oregon | 291 | 314 |
| Nevada | 126 | 1 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Teacher Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 879 |
| Elementary Education | 859 |
| Secondary Education | 848 |
| Early Childhood Education | 233 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 33 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 17 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 17 |
