2026 Best Educational Assessment Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Educational Assessment master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 173 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Educational Assessment Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Teachers College At Columbia University this year in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
The strong Educational Assessment programs at Stanford University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Read the full report on Stanford University
You'll be in good company at University Of California Santa Cruz, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Santa Cruz, CA, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,035, with out-of-state students paying around $46,923. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $18,559. More on University Of California Santa Cruz
The strong Educational Assessment programs at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
You'll be in good company at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $16,481. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Harvard University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $16,616. Read more about Harvard University
University Of California Irvine placed #7 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Irvine, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $16,539. Get the full University Of California Irvine report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #8 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
New York University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. See the full New York University profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $22,386. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in College Park, MD. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $20,836. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
University Of Southern California landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. University Of Southern California Educational Assessment students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. George Washington University Educational Assessment students take on a median of $22,910 in debt. Read the full report on George Washington University
American University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. About 76% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $24,139. More on American University
University Of Florida landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $17,669. More on University Of Florida
University Of Iowa landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. University Of Iowa Educational Assessment students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. Get the full University Of Iowa report
Boston College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $18,101. Get the full Boston College report
Boston University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $25,232. Get the full Boston University report
Wilson College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Based in Chambersburg, PA, Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $27,100. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $34,814. Get the full Wilson College report
University Of Rochester came in at #21 in this year's ranking. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Western Governors University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $23,277. More on Western Governors University
Northern Illinois University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Northern Illinois University is a public school based in Dekalb, IL. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Students borrow a median of $25,209 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Read the full report on Northern Illinois University
Pepperdine University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Malibu, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,918. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $23,645. Read more about Pepperdine University
Auburn University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Get the full Auburn University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Educational Assessment Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Maryland University College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Adelphi, MD. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,136, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Read more about University Of Maryland University College
Florida State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Florida State University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Florida State University Educational Assessment students take on a median of $20,488 in debt. Get the full Florida State University report
University Of Denver ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Set in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Denver graduates 76% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,398. University Of Denver Educational Assessment students take on a median of $22,534 in debt. See the full University Of Denver profile
Western Michigan University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Western Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. More on Western Michigan University
University Of Miami placed #30 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school based in Coral Gables, FL. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. Graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Read more about University Of Miami
University Of Kentucky placed #31 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Georgia State University placed #32 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Get the full Georgia State University report
National Louis University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in Chicago, IL, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,245. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $29,242. Read the full report on National Louis University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public school based in Birmingham, AL. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. More on University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Morningside College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Located in Sioux City, IA, Morningside College is a private not-for-profit institution. Morningside College posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,519. The median Educational Assessment program debt is $27,281. More on Morningside College
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Colorado Denver did well this year, earning the #37 position. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school based in Denver, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #38 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Greensboro, NC. About 56% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro Educational Assessment students take on a median of $24,977 in debt. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Based in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Students borrow a median of $24,472 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Set in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. Read more about Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Houston Baptist University placed #41 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,430. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $25,601. More on Houston Baptist University
University Of The Southwest placed #42 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. University Of The Southwest is a private not-for-profit school based in Hobbs, NM. University Of The Southwest posts a six-year graduation rate of 17%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,670. University Of The Southwest Educational Assessment students take on a median of $26,162 in debt. Get the full University Of The Southwest report
Missouri Western State University placed #43 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Joseph, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,545, while out-of-state students pay about $18,455. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $24,362. More on Missouri Western State University
University Of Connecticut did well this year, earning the #45 position. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $23,637. More on University Of Connecticut
Campbellsville University placed #46 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Campbellsville, KY. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $27,998. Campbellsville University Educational Assessment students take on a median of $24,148 in debt. More on Campbellsville University
University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Educational Assessment schools. Based in Dearborn, MI, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $26,516. Read more about University Of Michigan Dearborn
University Of Northern Colorado landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Based in Greeley, CO, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $23,974. Read the full report on University Of Northern Colorado
Ohio University Main Campus placed #49 among Educational Assessment schools in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, OH. Ohio University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical Educational Assessment student debt is $24,546. Read the full report on Ohio University Main Campus
Kent State University At Kent came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete their Educational Assessment program here. More on Kent State University At Kent
Cleveland State University came in at #52 in this year's ranking. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland State University is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Cleveland State University Educational Assessment students take on a median of $26,336 in debt. See the full Cleveland State University profile
Related Educational Assessment Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Educational Assessment Schools (All Levels)
- Best Educational Assessment Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Educational Assessment Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Educational Assessment Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Educational Assessment Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Educational Assessment Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Educational Assessment Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 173 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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