by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for teacher education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 627 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 teacher education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teacher Education Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in teacher education.
It is hard 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 good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the small 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 difficult to beat Fresno Pacific University if you wish 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
Claremont Graduate University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in teacher education. 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
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
Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Pacific Oaks College
Located in the small city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Dominican University of California
USU is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in teacher education from United States University
Located in the city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Northcentral University
UAGC is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in teacher education from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Explore all the Best Teacher Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 611 |
| Secondary Education | 488 |
| Elementary Education | 443 |
| Early Childhood Education | 170 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 1 |
