by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 56 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 18,172 master's degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 education students working on their master's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education needs to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of California - Irvine is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Irvine
Azusa Pacific University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in education. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa.More information about a master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University
National University is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from National University
WWU is a large public university located in the city of Bellingham.More information about a master’s in education from Western Washington University
Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in education from California State University - Los Angeles
PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in education from Point Loma Nazarene University
SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in education from San Diego State University
Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Central Washington University
Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Washington State University
Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Riverside
Here are some additional great schools for Education students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Education Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA |
| 13 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| 14 | University of Nevada - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
| 15 | California State University - Fresno | Fresno, CA |
| 16 | University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| 17 | Heritage University | Toppenish, WA |
| 18 | Western Oregon University | Monmouth, OR |
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 14,949 |
| Washington | 31 | 1,883 |
| Oregon | 29 | 1,589 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 366 |
| Nevada | 27 | 636 |
| Alaska | 21 | 159 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 4,782 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,489 |
| Student Counseling | 2,387 |
| Educational Administration | 1,926 |
| Special Education | 1,693 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 850 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 740 |
| Instructional Media Design | 427 |
| Teaching English or French | 373 |
| Educational Assessment | 302 |
