2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in Michigan

Elementary Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the most popular for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 33 master's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School for Your Master's Degree

The elementary teaching master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in Michigan ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for elementary education, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Elementary Education Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for elementary education.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Elementary Education in Michigan

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Elementary Teaching Students Working on Their Master's

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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

18 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Wayne State University is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Michigan.

There were about 18 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in elementary education from Wayne State University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

14 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education has to check out Oakland University. Oakland is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Michigan.

There were approximately 14 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in elementary education from Oakland University

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

1 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education needs to take a look at Andrews University. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 1 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Andrews in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in elementary education from Andrews University

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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Northern Michigan University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a master’s in elementary education from Northern Michigan University

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. More information about a master’s in elementary education from Eastern Michigan University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Saginaw Valley State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in elementary education from Saginaw Valley State University

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Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Adrian. More information about a master’s in elementary education from Siena Heights University

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in elementary education from Western Michigan University

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Elementary Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	530	266
Ohio	466	31
Indiana	352	140
Wisconsin	302	55

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Elementary Education Related Rankings by Major

One of 11 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Elementary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Elementary Teaching

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education	122
Secondary Education	43
Teacher Development & Methodology	21
Teacher Education	10

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas. More about our data sources and methodologies.