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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Massachusetts

14 Colleges in the United States
638 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$46,124 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their elementary education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston College awarded about 31 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $49,872 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Boston College

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #3. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Merrimack College awarded about 64 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $55,327 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. Read more about the elementary education program at Merrimack College

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Worcester State University, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. Worcester State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 79 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $42,313 early in their careers. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $22,971 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Worcester State University

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Lesley University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 42 elementary education degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,692 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,918. Get the full elementary education details for Lesley University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Boston University earn around $44,630 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Boston University

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Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #7 for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Middlesex Community College Bedford awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $27,981. Middlesex Community College Bedford graduates carry a median of $11,602 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Bridgewater State University placed #8 among the best elementary education schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $50,137. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Bridgewater State University

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Salem State University placed #9 among the best elementary education schools. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Salem State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $52,341 in their early career. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $27,176 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Salem State University

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Framingham State University landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Framingham State University awarded about 33 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $49,006. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Framingham State University

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,027 in their early career. Stonehill College graduates carry a median of $26,990 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Stonehill College

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Fitchburg State University came in at #12 for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Fitchburg State University awarded about 16 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Fitchburg State University earn around $46,215 in the first couple years of their career. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Fitchburg State University

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American International College landed the #13 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Springfield, American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 elementary education degrees were awarded at American International College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $59,475 in their early career. American International College graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for American International College

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Bristol Community College placed #14 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 17 elementary education degrees were awarded at Bristol Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Bristol Community College earn around $21,738 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,788 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Bristol Community College

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 68% of students finish within six years. Emmanuel College Massachusetts awarded about 24 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Emmanuel College Massachusetts earn a median of $42,216 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full elementary education details for Emmanuel College Massachusetts

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Westfield State University earned the #16 position for elementary education this year. Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Westfield. About 54% of students finish within six years. Westfield State University awarded about 57 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,690 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in elementary education from Westfield State University

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Wenham. About 68% of students finish within six years. Gordon College awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $43,989 in their early career. Gordon College graduates carry a median of $26,975 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Gordon College

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North Shore Community College landed the #18 spot for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Danvers. There were roughly 11 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from North Shore Community College earn around $51,255 in the first couple years of their career. North Shore Community College graduates carry a median of $14,145 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at North Shore Community College

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Quinsigamond Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Quinsigamond Community College awarded about 10 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Quinsigamond Community College earn around $31,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,235 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at Quinsigamond Community College

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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Cambridge College placed #20 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 12% of students finish within six years. Cambridge College awarded about 13 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $56,883 in their early career. Cambridge College graduates carry a median of $29,721 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Cambridge College

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Massasoit Community College landed the #21 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Massasoit Community College awarded about 10 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $42,938 in their early career. Massasoit Community College graduates carry a median of $10,894 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Massasoit Community College

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Notes and References

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 · 44 schools evaluated.

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