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2026 Best Secondary Education Schools in the New England Region

19 Colleges in the United States
293 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded
$46,856 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

College Factual analyzed 55 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best secondary education schools.

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Best Schools for Secondary Education in the New England Region

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 secondary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Secondary Education

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University Of Rhode Island tops our 2026 ranking of the best secondary education schools. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $44,363 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,026. See the full secondary education program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at Providence College, which ranked #2. Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 secondary education degrees were awarded at Providence College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Providence College generally make around $53,208. Typical student debt for the program is $26,833. Read more about the secondary education program at Providence College

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Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #3. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 19 secondary education degrees were awarded at Quinnipiac University in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $51,985 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. More information about a degree in secondary education from Quinnipiac University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 11 secondary education degrees were awarded at Connecticut College in the most recent year. Secondary Education graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $43,936 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,807 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from Connecticut College

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Worcester State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Worcester State University awarded about 11 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Worcester State University earn around $42,313 in the first couple years of their career. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $22,971 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Worcester State University

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Framingham State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best secondary education schools. 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. About 13 secondary education degrees were awarded at Framingham State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $49,006. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at Framingham State University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #7 spot for secondary education this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $48,175. Students borrow a median of $26,368 to complete this degree. See the full secondary education program report for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University placed #8 among the best secondary education schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 16 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $48,256 in their early career. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. Read more about the secondary education program at Fairfield University

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Keene State College placed #9 among the best secondary education schools. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 15 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Keene State College in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $41,564 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in secondary education from Keene State College

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College placed #10 among the best secondary education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Hartford. Saint Joseph College graduates 64% of students within six years. About 14 secondary education degrees were awarded at Saint Joseph College in the most recent year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Saint Joseph College earn around $52,952 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,798 to complete this degree. See the full secondary education program report for Saint Joseph College

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American International College came in at #11 for secondary education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. American International College graduates 46% of students within six years. About 20 secondary education degrees were awarded at American International College in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $59,475 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,390 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from American International College

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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot for secondary education this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 14 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $48,624 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,978. Read more about the secondary education program at Eastern Connecticut State University

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #13 among the best secondary education schools. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Emmanuel College Massachusetts awarded about 12 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Emmanuel College Massachusetts generally make around $42,216. Emmanuel College Massachusetts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full secondary education details for Emmanuel College Massachusetts

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University Of Bridgeport landed the #14 spot for secondary education this year. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Bridgeport graduates 41% of students within six years. University Of Bridgeport awarded about 20 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Bridgeport earn around $49,952 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,601. Read more about the secondary education program at University Of Bridgeport

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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #15 position for secondary education this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 12 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $42,762. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full secondary education program report for Southern New Hampshire University

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University Of Maine came in at #16 for secondary education this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 secondary education degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Maine earn around $38,924 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Maine

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University Of Maine At Farmington placed #17 among the best secondary education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Farmington. University Of Maine At Farmington graduates 52% of students within six years. About 13 secondary education degrees were awarded at University Of Maine At Farmington in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $38,835 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,094 to complete this degree. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Maine At Farmington

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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 · 55 schools evaluated.

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