by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. Combined, these schools handed out 347 master's degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
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The child development master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality child development program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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.
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 early childhood 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 Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in early childhood education.
Worcester State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in early childhood education. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Worcester State University
Boston University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in early childhood education. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Boston University
Boston College is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in early childhood education. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Boston College
Lesley University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Lesley University
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from American International College
Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Bridgewater State University
Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Salem State University
Located in the large suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Gordon College
Endicott is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Beverly.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Endicott College
Framingham State is a small public university located in the small city of Framingham.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Framingham State University
Explore the best early childhood education colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 551 | 259 |
| Connecticut | 313 | 51 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 3 |
| Maine | 146 | 11 |
| Vermont | 115 | 21 |
Early Childhood Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
