Find the Best Education Schools
A master’s degree in education is a logical next step for educators eyeing a career in educational leadership, administration or counseling. The degree covers areas like school finance, educational law and other managerial aspects. Principals, superintendents, college administrators and others looking to effect change in the school system might consider this degree. Depending on the state, some schools require teachers to earn a master’s for license advancement after a certain amount of time.
For full rankings, GRE scores and student debt data, sign up for the U.S. News Education School Compass.
- 2024 Best Education Schools
- # 1 Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY
- # 1 University of Wisconsin--Madison Madison, WI
- # 3 University of California--Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
- # 3 University of Michigan--Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
Search Education Schools
Education Programs, Specialties and Additional Rankings
The many programs and specialties for a master’s degree in education translate into essential administrative roles at schools. Through these specialties, professionals will hone their ability to create curriculums, use educational theory to form school policy, work with special education classes, evaluate students’ emotions through educational psychology and much more.
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Psychology
- Education Policy
- Elementary Teacher Education
- Higher Education Administration
- Secondary Teacher Education
- Special Education
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Best Online Programs
Explore education schools that offer the convenience of online programs.
- Online Graduate Education
Additional Education School Resources
See which schools have the largest programs.
- Education Schools: Largest Programs
- A-Z List of Education Schools
Considering an Education Degree?
Sign up for a free U.S. News account to receive expert advice on topics like teacher residency programs, what is a good GRE score, and paying for graduate school.
Graduate School Advice
Applying to Grad School
Paying for Grad School
About the GRE
Studying at a U.S. Grad School
More About Graduate Schools
Avoid money problems in med school.
You'll likely have to borrow to fund your education, so do so wisely and take these other financial steps.
Sammy Allen Nov. 15, 2024
Is Law School Worth the Price?
Median private sector salaries for 2022 graduates ranged from $52,000 to $215,000.
Ilana Kowarski and Cole Claybourn Nov. 12, 2024
Tips for Foreign Law School Applicants
Law school applicants raised or educated in foreign countries can turn their experience overseas into an advantage.
Gabriel Kuris Nov. 12, 2024
Coping With Death as a Future Doctor
Patient deaths are inevitable, and premed students should prepare themselves to compassionately handle such situations.
Kathleen Franco, M.D., M.S. Nov. 5, 2024
Weighing LSAT Test Prep Options
Choose the tutor, course or self-study materials that suit your learning style and help your score improve.
Gabriel Kuris Nov. 4, 2024
5 Ways to Decrease Medical School Costs
Students can reduce their med school debt through scholarships and service programs like the Peace Corps.
Anayat Durrani Oct. 31, 2024
Finding Scholarships for Grad School
Like for undergraduates, many scholarships and fellowships are available to students seeking a master's degree.
Sarah Wood Oct. 30, 2024
Law School Applicants and Volunteering
Unpaid service activities, on or off campus, show strengths that law schools look for.
Gabriel Kuris Oct. 21, 2024
Scholarships for BIPOC Students
Don't fear the application process and start searching for BIPOC scholarships your freshman year of high school.
J. Anthony Calhoun Oct. 15, 2024
LSAC Credential Assembly Service Tips
Follow this advice to simplify the online submission of your law school applications.
Gabriel Kuris Oct. 14, 2024
IMAGES