by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,744 master's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their master's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in education has to look into Alverno College. Alverno is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Milwaukee.More information about a master’s in education from Alverno College
It's difficult to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Marquette University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Marquette University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in education has to check out Concordia University, Wisconsin. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Concordia University, Wisconsin
Located in the large city of Madison, Edgewood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Edgewood College
UW - Whitewater is a large public university located in the distant town of Whitewater.More information about a master’s in education from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waukesha.More information about a master’s in education from Carroll University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 497 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 280 |
| General Education | 228 |
| Student Counseling | 222 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 199 |
| Special Education | 153 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 117 |
| Instructional Media Design | 24 |
| Education Philosophy | 18 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
