2023 Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
A teaching student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 46 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
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Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the most popular school in Massachusetts for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Harvard is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 662 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Harvard. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Massachusetts. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 527 students in 2020-2021.
Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Boston U. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Fitchburg State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Massachusetts. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It awarded 388 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Fitchburg State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Endicott College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Beverly, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 385 students in 2020-2021.
Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Endicott. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 46 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, American International College landed the # 5 spot on the list. AIC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 376 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at AIC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 14% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Lesley University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 373 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Lesley. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Cambridge College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 296 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Cambridge College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Framingham State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 290 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Framingham State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Merrimack College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Merrimack is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in North Andover, Massachusetts. It awarded 281 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Merrimack. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 248 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMass Boston does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 235 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Bridgewater State. In fact, around 26% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Boston College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 219 students in 2020-2021.
Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Boston College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Salem State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Salem State University is a medium-sized public school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 204 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Salem State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, the large public school awarded 114 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at UMass Amherst, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Gordon College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Gordon College is located in Wenham, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Gordon College. In fact, around 80% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bay Path University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 91 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at Bay Path are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #17, Simmons University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 90 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Simmons are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UMass Lowell. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Worcester State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Worcester State University is a medium-sized public school located in Worcester, Massachusetts that handed out 84 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Worcester State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
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Mount Holyoke College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 58 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at Mt. Holyoke are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
With a ranking of #22, Emerson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 53 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Emerson does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, Springfield College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Massachusetts. It awarded 50 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Springfield College does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 4% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and it awarded 49 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMass Dartmouth does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 90% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Westfield State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Westfield State University is a medium-sized public school located in Westfield, Massachusetts that handed out 45 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Westfield. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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