2026 Education Rankings

Best Colleges for Education

Data-driven rankings of 1,838 colleges excelling in Education programs

1,838
Schools Ranked
1,828
Full Data Rankings
10
Partial Data Rankings
108
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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Education.
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Top Colleges for Education

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#1

Ewing, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.1 / 100
94.1
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
25 programs
94%
Retention
90%
92%

The College of New Jersey is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,652 students with in-state tuition of $14,706.

Field productivity stands at 8% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Cortland, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
10.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
81%
76%

State University of New York at Cortland is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,780 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 11% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

New Paltz, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.8 / 100
90.8
Field Productivity
6.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
23 programs
92%
Retention
87%
89%

State University of New York at New Paltz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,420 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 7% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

North Andover, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.1 / 100
90.1
Field Productivity
7.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
84%
82%

Merrimack College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,688 students with in-state tuition of $47,636.

Field productivity stands at 7% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90 / 100
90
Field Productivity
12.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
53 programs
100%
Retention
77%
64%

Ball State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,440 students with in-state tuition of $8,688.

Field productivity stands at 12% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.9 / 100
89.9
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
83%
Program Depth
26 programs
94%
Retention
85%
85%

Appalachian State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,253 students with in-state tuition of $4,242.

Field productivity stands at 4% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Niagara University, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
11.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
81%
76%

Niagara University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,221 students with in-state tuition of $36,100.

Field productivity stands at 12% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
16 programs
81%
Retention
98%
99%

Johns Hopkins University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

Field productivity stands at 3% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Oneonta, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
9.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
78%
68%

SUNY Oneonta is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,514 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 9% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Cedar Falls, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
7.6% productivity
94%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
85%
85%

University of Northern Iowa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,013 students with in-state tuition of $8,396.

Field productivity stands at 8% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
28 programs
96%
Retention
90%
92%

Miami University-Oxford is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Field productivity stands at 3% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Winona, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
11.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
15 programs
78%
Retention
79%
71%

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,831 students with in-state tuition of $42,500.

Field productivity stands at 12% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.7 / 100
87.7
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
68%
Program Depth
19 programs
87%
Retention
98%
99%

University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 28,711 students with in-state tuition of $58,620.

Field productivity stands at 3% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

New Ulm, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
18.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
18 programs
86%
Retention
85%
85%

Martin Luther College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 860 students with in-state tuition of $17,770.

Field productivity stands at 18% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
13.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
29 programs
97%
Retention
74%
55%

Hamline University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,432 students with in-state tuition of $47,134.

Field productivity stands at 14% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Lawrenceville, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
7.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
82%
79%

Rider University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,083 students with in-state tuition of $37,700.

Field productivity stands at 7% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.9 / 100
86.9
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
89%
Program Depth
23 programs
92%
Retention
87%
89%

Bethel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,521 students with in-state tuition of $42,760.

Field productivity stands at 5% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

La Crosse, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
23.0% productivity
100%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
70%
43%

Viterbo University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,301 students with in-state tuition of $31,600.

Field productivity stands at 23% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Normal, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
86%
Program Depth
30 programs
97%
Retention
81%
76%

Illinois State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,989 students with in-state tuition of $11,000.

Field productivity stands at 5% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
20 programs
88%
Retention
88%
90%

Saint Joseph's University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,201 students with in-state tuition of $51,140.

Field productivity stands at 6% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Towson, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
84%
Program Depth
23 programs
92%
Retention
83%
81%

Towson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,527 students with in-state tuition of $7,382.

Field productivity stands at 4% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
9.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
86%
87%

Lipscomb University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,047 students with in-state tuition of $35,848.

Field productivity stands at 9% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

West Chester, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
25 programs
94%
Retention
84%
82%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,076 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 4% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.2 / 100
86.2
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
14 programs
76%
Retention
86%
87%

Loyola University Maryland is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,107 students with in-state tuition of $55,480.

Field productivity stands at 5% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
60%
Program Depth
31 programs
98%
Retention
95%
97%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 2% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Storm Lake, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
14.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
26 programs
94%
Retention
76%
61%

Buena Vista University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,951 students with in-state tuition of $40,190.

Field productivity stands at 15% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
17 programs
83%
Retention
99%
99%

Harvard University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,386 students with in-state tuition of $54,269.

Field productivity stands at 2% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
69%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
87%
89%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 3% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
87%
Program Depth
44 programs
100%
Retention
80%
74%

CUNY Hunter College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 22,879 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 5% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Brockport, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
28 programs
96%
Retention
73%
51%

SUNY Brockport is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,931 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 6% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
96%
97%

Vanderbilt University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

Field productivity stands at 3% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Searcy, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
31 programs
98%
Retention
87%
89%

Harding University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,608 students with in-state tuition of $24,240.

Field productivity stands at 5% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Azusa, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
88%
Program Depth
12 programs
69%
Retention
84%
82%

Azusa Pacific University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,487 students with in-state tuition of $42,900.

Field productivity stands at 5% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Orange City, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
20.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
16 programs
81%
Retention
80%
74%

Northwestern College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,665 students with in-state tuition of $35,000.

Field productivity stands at 20% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
23 programs
92%
Retention
80%
74%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

Field productivity stands at 5% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
76%
Program Depth
19 programs
87%
Retention
85%
85%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,298 students with in-state tuition of $3,812.

Field productivity stands at 3% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Westminster, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
14.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
17 programs
83%
Retention
79%
71%

McDaniel College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,882 students with in-state tuition of $48,672.

Field productivity stands at 14% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Garden City, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
29 programs
97%
Retention
83%
81%

Adelphi University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,406 students with in-state tuition of $45,450.

Field productivity stands at 5% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
64%
Program Depth
22 programs
91%
Retention
95%
97%

Boston College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Field productivity stands at 2% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
6.8% productivity
92%
Program Depth
13 programs
73%
Retention
86%
87%

Touro University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,953 students with in-state tuition of $18,950.

Field productivity stands at 7% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Jonesboro, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
11.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
23 programs
92%
Retention
78%
68%

Arkansas State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,032 students with in-state tuition of $7,176.

Field productivity stands at 12% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
37 programs
99%
Retention
80%
74%

CUNY Brooklyn College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,935 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 5% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Queens, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
5.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
38 programs
99%
Retention
78%
68%

CUNY Queens College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,481 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 6% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
9.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
26 programs
94%
Retention
79%
71%

Alverno College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,719 students with in-state tuition of $31,944.

Field productivity stands at 9% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Fredonia, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
8.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
76%
61%

SUNY at Fredonia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,220 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 8% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
5.6% productivity
89%
Program Depth
20 programs
88%
Retention
80%
74%

Canisius University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,545 students with in-state tuition of $31,100.

Field productivity stands at 6% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
87%
89%

Kansas State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 4% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
28 programs
96%
Retention
82%
79%

Rowan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,660 students with in-state tuition of $11,250.

Field productivity stands at 3% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Mechanicsburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
82%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
85%
85%

Messiah University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,344 students with in-state tuition of $39,700.

Field productivity stands at 4% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Monsey, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
104.1% productivity
100%
Program Depth
2 programs
15%
Retention
100%
99%

Ohel Margulia Seminary is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 243 students with in-state tuition of $9,500.

Field productivity stands at 104% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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