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2026 Best Educational Statistics & Research Methods Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
99 Educational Statistics & Research Methods Degrees Awarded
$75,322 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational Statistics & Research Methods is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 54 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for educational statistics & research methods students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Educational Statistics & Research Methods in the United States

Below are the best educational statistics & research methods schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Educational Statistics & Research Methods

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in educational statistics & research methods. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 40 educational statistics & research methods students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational statistics & research methods degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in educational statistics & research methods from University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in educational statistics & research methods, ranking #2. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 10 educational statistics & research methods degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational statistics & research methods degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $57,461 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. Get the full educational statistics & research methods details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Teachers College At Columbia University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in educational statistics & research methods, ranking #3. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 49 educational statistics & research methods students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Educational Statistics & Research Methods graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $68,822 early in their careers. See the full educational statistics & research methods program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

Other Educational Statistics & Research Methods Degree Levels

Explore the best educational statistics & research methods schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Educational Statistics & Research Methods
Associate's Degrees in Educational Statistics & Research Methods
Bachelor's Degrees in Educational Statistics & Research Methods
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 54 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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