2026 Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Massachusetts? Our ranking highlights 144 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.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 120 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Middlesex Community College Bedford to be the best Teaching school in Massachusetts. Based in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Students borrow a median of $11,602 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Out of the 120 schools in Massachusetts in this year's ranking, Harvard University landed the #2 spot. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $16,616. Read more about Harvard University
The strong Teaching programs at Boston University earned it the #3 place in Massachusetts. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,232. Read the full report on Boston University
A rank of #4 makes Northeastern University Global Network one of the top choices in Massachusetts. Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $50,688 in tuition and fees. Northeastern University Global Network Teaching students take on a median of $27,055 in debt. Get the full Northeastern University Global Network report
A rank of #5 makes Tufts University one of the top choices in Massachusetts. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Tufts University report
Springfield Technical Community College placed #6 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. Based in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. See the full Springfield Technical Community College profile
Boston College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Boston College
Bristol Community College landed the #8 spot in Massachusetts this year. Bristol Community College is a public school based in Fall River, MA. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Bristol Community College Teaching students take on a median of $9,482 in debt. See the full Bristol Community College profile
Stonehill College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit school based in Easton, MA. Stonehill College graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $56,370. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,603. See the full Stonehill College profile
Brandeis University landed the #10 spot in Massachusetts this year. Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waltham, MA. Brandeis University graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Brandeis University
Emmanuel College Massachusetts did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Boston, MA, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Emmanuel College Massachusetts graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,550. Typical Teaching student debt is $26,866. More on Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Quinsigamond Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Worcester, MA, Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,262, compared with $11,206 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,456 in student loans. Read the full report on Quinsigamond Community College
Endicott College landed the #13 spot in Massachusetts this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Beverly, MA. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. Students borrow a median of $25,973 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Endicott College
Assumption College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Worcester, MA, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Assumption College graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $51,356. Assumption College Teaching students take on a median of $26,995 in debt. See the full Assumption College profile
Framingham State University landed the #15 spot in Massachusetts this year. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,920, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,872. More on Framingham State University
Simmons College landed the #16 spot in Massachusetts this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $46,874. Simmons College Teaching students take on a median of $26,740 in debt. See the full Simmons College profile
Worcester State University placed #17 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Worcester State University Teaching students take on a median of $24,451 in debt. More on Worcester State University
Gordon College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Gordon College posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Gordon College
Fitchburg State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. Fitchburg State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. See the full Fitchburg State University profile
Western New England University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $47,820. Graduates carry a median of $25,520 in student loans. Get the full Western New England University report
American International College did well this year, earning the #21 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,230. Graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. Read the full report on American International College
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #22 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. The median Teaching program debt is $25,574. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell report
Springfield College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Springfield College is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,974. The median Teaching program debt is $27,151. More on Springfield College
Lesley University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lesley University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,256. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Lesley University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Massachusetts
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in North Dartmouth, MA, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. Students borrow a median of $27,106 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. The median Teaching program debt is $25,234. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms placed #28 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. Located in Chicopee, MA, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,325. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,854. Read the full report on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Bridgewater State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. Bridgewater State University Teaching students take on a median of $26,632 in debt. Read the full report on Bridgewater State University
Westfield State University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Westfield State University is a public school based in Westfield, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,179, with out-of-state students paying around $18,259. The median Teaching program debt is $25,910. Read the full report on Westfield State University
Cambridge College landed the #31 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Boston, MA, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Cambridge College posts a six-year graduation rate of 12%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,378. Typical Teaching student debt is $29,776. See the full Cambridge College profile
Salem State University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Salem, MA, Salem State University is a public institution. Salem State University graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,338, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Salem State University profile
Curry College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Set in Milton, MA, Curry College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,570. Students borrow a median of $26,571 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Curry College report
Lasell College landed the #34 spot in Massachusetts this year. Lasell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Newton, MA. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,040. Lasell College Teaching students take on a median of $26,808 in debt. More on Lasell College
Eastern Nazarene College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Eastern Nazarene College is a private not-for-profit school based in Quincy, MA. Eastern Nazarene College graduates 39% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,924. Eastern Nazarene College Teaching students take on a median of $28,690 in debt. See the full Eastern Nazarene College profile
Merrimack College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in North Andover, MA, Merrimack College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $53,962. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Merrimack College
Bay Path College landed the #37 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,302. Students borrow a median of $29,811 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Bay Path College report
Massachusetts School Of Law came in at #38 in this year's ranking. More on Massachusetts School Of Law
Shawsheen Valley School Of Practical Nursing did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Shawsheen Valley School Of Practical Nursing
Spa Tech Institute Westboro did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Spa Tech Institute Westboro
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School Of Nursing placed #41 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. See the full Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School Of Nursing profile
Boston Baptist College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Boston Baptist College
National Aviation Academy Of New England did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on National Aviation Academy Of New England
Fisher College
Fisher College placed #44 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. Read the full report on Fisher College
Wellesley College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Wellesley College
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary placed #46 among Teaching schools in Massachusetts. Read more about Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Northeastern University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northeastern University
Blue Hills Regional Technical School came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Blue Hills Regional Technical School profile
Technology Learning Center did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Technology Learning Center
Hebrew College
Hebrew College landed the #50 spot in Massachusetts this year. Get the full Hebrew College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 144 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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