by our College Data Analytics TeamEducation programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 353 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best education schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 581 education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the education program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #2. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 570 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $81,180 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #3. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 64 education students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 643 education students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $56,279 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,690. See the full education program report for New York University
Students looking for a strong education program will find one at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 705 education degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $69,931. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for University Of Pennsylvania
Fordham University earned the #6 position for education this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fordham University awarded about 234 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Fordham University earn around $82,364 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,643. Get the full education details for Fordham University
Stony Brook University landed the #7 spot for education this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 344 education degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $67,432 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Stony Brook University
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 298 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $63,651 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from University Of Maryland College Park
American University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 76% of students finish within six years. American University awarded about 289 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of American University earn a median of $64,200 early in their careers. American University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the education program at American University
University Of Delaware earned the #10 position for education this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. University Of Delaware awarded about 371 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $51,220. Typical student debt for the program is $26,128. Get the full education details for University Of Delaware
Bucknell University came in at #11 for education this year. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. Bucknell University awarded about 26 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Bucknell University earn a median of $64,331 early in their careers. Bucknell University graduates carry a median of $25,951 in student loans. See the full education program report for Bucknell University
Siena College placed #12 among the best education schools. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 26 education degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Siena College earn around $44,535 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Siena College
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #13 spot for education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates 72% of students within six years. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 42 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $63,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,491. Get the full education details for Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #14 among the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 241 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $61,509. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Rutgers University New Brunswick
Towson University earned the #15 position for education this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 810 education degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Towson University earn around $57,022 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,933 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Towson University
Colgate University came in at #16 for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Hamilton. About 91% of students finish within six years. Colgate University awarded about 18 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Colgate University generally make around $52,924. Students borrow a median of $16,286 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Colgate University
Villanova University landed the #17 spot for education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Villanova University awarded about 78 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $55,299 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Villanova University
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #18 spot for education this year. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary awarded about 62 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary earn around $48,472 in the first couple years of their career. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
Georgetown University landed the #19 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 74 education degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $62,647 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. Read more about the education program at Georgetown University
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $65,726 early in their careers. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College
Adelphi University earned the #21 position for education this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 424 education students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $50,144. Typical student debt for the program is $25,972. Get the full education details for Adelphi University
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot for education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 605 education degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in education from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
The College Of New Jersey ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 508 education students who graduated with this degree at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Education graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $62,598 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,793. Read more about the education program at The College Of New Jersey
Frederick Community College came in at #24 for education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Frederick. Frederick Community College awarded about 20 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $43,733. Students borrow a median of $10,778 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Frederick Community College
Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #25 position for education this year. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates 70% of students within six years. About 146 education degrees were awarded at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey generally make around $64,964. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014. Get the full education details for Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong education education:
These schools also stood out for education:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #59 | Suny College At Cortland | Cortland, NY |
| #60 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD |
| #88 | Suny College At Oswego | Oswego, NY |
| #106 | Alfred University | Alfred, NY |
| #115 | Long Island University C W Post Campus | Brookville, NY |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 353 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.