by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,832 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for 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 Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
The College of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from The College of New Jersey
Montclair State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in education from Montclair State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to check out Rider University. Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a master’s in education from Rider University
Monmouth University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in education. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Long Branch.More information about a master’s in education from Monmouth University
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in education from Seton Hall University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a master’s in education from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Kean University
Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Saint Peter’s University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 14,332 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 6,227 |
| Maryland | 32 | 2,791 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 613 |
| Delaware | 24 | 627 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 689 |
| Special Education | 536 |
| Student Counseling | 434 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 415 |
| General Education | 347 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 290 |
| Instructional Media Design | 50 |
| Other Education | 27 |
| Teaching English or French | 25 |
| Education Philosophy | 11 |
