Top 265 Education Masters Universities in United States (2026)

The best universities for a education masters in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 265 universities, 418 programs.

Education in United States: Masters (265) Bachelor (170)PhD (138)Non-Degree (26)Undergraduate (17)Short Training (4)Fellowship (1)

Looking for the best university for a Education Masters in United States? These 265 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers education masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · United States · 1 education masters program
→ M.S.Ed
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Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Education (Non-Licensure)
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Lynchburg College

Lynchburg, Virginia · United States · 10 education masters programs
→ Master of Education in the Science of Reading → Master of Science in School Counseling → Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction → Master of Education Inclusive School Leadership + 6 more programs
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Metropolitan State College of Denver

United States · 3 education masters programs
→ Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary) — Alternative Licensure → Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction → Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education (Alternative Licensure)
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Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Education → Master of Arts in Teaching
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Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, New York · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
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National University

San Diego, California · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning → Master of Arts in Education
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Antioch University

Yellow Springs, Ohio · United States · 18 education masters programs
→ Master of Education in Educating for Sustainability → Trauma-Informed Education → MA in Education with Play Therapy → Master of Education for Experienced Educators + 14 more programs
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Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, Michigan · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Education → Master of Education (Initial Teacher Certification)
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Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio · United States · 13 education masters programs
→ Master of Education in Educational Leadership (Administrative Licensure) → Master of Education (Principal Preparation) → Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century) → Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) + 9 more programs
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Milligan College

United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Education: Initial Licensure → Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching
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Northwestern College of Iowa

United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Arts in School Counseling
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Northwestern State University

Alva, Oklahoma · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education → Master of Arts in Adult Learning and Development
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Lyon College

Batesville, Arkansas · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Arts in Teaching
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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Arts in Teaching (Dual Degree) → Master of Arts in School Counseling (4+2 Dual Degree)
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Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Science in Literacy Education → Master of Science in School Counseling
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Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma · United States · 2 education masters programs
→ Master of Arts in Educational Leadership → Master of Arts in Teaching
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Southwestern College (KS)

Chula Vista, California · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Education in School Leadership
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Strayer College

Washington, District of Columbia · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Educational Design and Technology
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Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa · United States · 1 education masters program
→ Master of Arts in Education: Adaptive Instruction and Innovation
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