2023 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked 5th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 1,014 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend York College of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the midsize suburb of York, YCP is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster College Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Westminster New Wilmington is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of New Wilmington.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Joseph’s University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Wilson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chambersburg.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Holy Family University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Messiah University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general education programs. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 702 |
| New York | 604 |
| Maryland | 1,286 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 134 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.
Education Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 29,810 |
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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