by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 36 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Secondary Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 490 master's degrees in secondary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The secondary teaching 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for secondary 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 Secondary Education Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in secondary education.
Loyola University Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Loyola University Chicago
National Louis University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the large city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from National Louis University
It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
DePaul University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from DePaul University
University of Dayton is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in secondary education. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a master’s in secondary education from University of Dayton
Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Ball State University
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Indiana University - Bloomington
Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Concordia University, Chicago
Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Xavier University
Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in secondary education from Western Michigan University
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Secondary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 638 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 614 |
| Elementary Education | 608 |
| Teacher Education | 256 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 123 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 63 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 37 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 12 |
