by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Kansas to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,187 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 complete 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.
It is difficult to beat Kansas State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in education from Kansas State University
It's difficult to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in education from University of Kansas
Pittsburg State University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Pittsburg State University
It's difficult to beat Emporia State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. ESU is a small public university located in the remote town of Emporia.More information about a master’s in education from Emporia State University
Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Benedictine College
Located in the large city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Newman University
WSU is a large public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a master’s in education from Wichita State University
Friends University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Wichita.More information about a master’s in education from Friends University
FHSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Hays.More information about a master’s in education from Fort Hays State University
Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Ottawa University - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Ottawa University - Kansas City
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 3,542 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 4,677 |
| Iowa | 29 | 1,254 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 2,343 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 522 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 428 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 348 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 341 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 334 |
| Special Education | 290 |
| General Education | 268 |
| Student Counseling | 250 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 216 |
| Instructional Media Design | 99 |
| Other Education | 37 |
| Education Philosophy | 4 |
