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Best Colleges for Education in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Education degree in Massachusetts, led by Boston University, Boston College and University of Massachusetts-Boston. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Boston University is the top-ranked college for Education in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Boston College, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Stonehill College.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Boston University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts-Boston. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $40,687 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $72,769 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  2. 2. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  4. 4. Stonehill College — Easton, MA · 66.3% acceptance · $57,490 tuition · 76% grad rate
  5. 5. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — Norton, MA · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,308 · $63,960 tuition · 73% grad rate
  6. 6. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  7. 7. Emmanuel College — Boston, MA · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $48,550 tuition · 68% grad rate
  8. 8. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
  9. 9. Gordon College — Wenham, MA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $30,700 tuition · 69% grad rate
  10. 10. Assumption University — Worcester, MA · 83% acceptance · $51,356 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Springfield College — Springfield, MA · 71.9% acceptance · SAT 1,275 · $45,174 tuition · 74% grad rate
  12. 12. Bay Path University — Longmeadow, MA · 85.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $38,302 tuition · 51% grad rate
  13. 13. Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater, MA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $17,948 tuition · 53% grad rate
  14. 14. Worcester State University — Worcester, MA · 88% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,866 tuition · 61% grad rate
  15. 15. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate
  16. 16. Lesley University — Cambridge, MA · 96.9% acceptance · $34,256 tuition · 58% grad rate
  17. 17. Westfield State University — Westfield, MA · 81.4% acceptance · $18,259 tuition · 54% grad rate
  18. 18. Fitchburg State University — Fitchburg, MA · 86.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,426 tuition · 55% grad rate

Best Colleges for Education in Massachusetts on PickACampus