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 Arkansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,157 master's degrees in education to qualified students.
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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 full 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Arkansas list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to check out University of Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Arkansas
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to check out Harding University. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Harding University
It's hard to beat Arkansas State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. A-State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Jonesboro.More information about a master’s in education from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in education needs to take a look at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Magnolia.More information about a master’s in education from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
UCA is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Conway.More information about a master’s in education from University of Central Arkansas
ATU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Russellville.More information about a master’s in education from Arkansas Tech University
Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Henderson State University
UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Little Rock.More information about a master’s in education from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,913 |
| Florida | 34 | 3,775 |
| Virginia | 33 | 5,408 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,798 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,367 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 2,651 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,863 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 820 |
| Alabama | 30 | 2,455 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 1,380 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 1,698 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 624 |
| Educational Administration | 411 |
| Student Counseling | 350 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 244 |
| Special Education | 223 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 115 |
| Instructional Media Design | 91 |
| General Education | 45 |
| Teaching English or French | 28 |
| Other Education | 26 |
