2026 Education Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Education

Rankings 101-150 of 1,838 colleges for Education

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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

Showing 101-150 of 1,838 ranked schools

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#101

Slippery Rock, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
85%
Program Depth
13 programs
73%
Retention
81%
76%

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,350 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

Field productivity stands at 4% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#102

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
11 programs
66%
Retention
88%
90%

Butler University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,763 students with in-state tuition of $44,990.

Field productivity stands at 4% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#103

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
48%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
93%
95%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 2% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#104

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
11.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
12 programs
69%
Retention
79%
71%

St. Joseph's University-New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,050 students with in-state tuition of $33,825.

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

#105

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
64%
Program Depth
34 programs
99%
Retention
83%
81%

University at Albany is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#106

West Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
9.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
12 programs
69%
Retention
86%
87%

University of Saint Joseph is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,939 students with in-state tuition of $45,608.

Field productivity stands at 10% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#107

Seward, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
85%
Program Depth
17 programs
83%
Retention
78%
68%

Concordia University-Nebraska is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,423 students with in-state tuition of $38,500.

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

#108

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
21 programs
90%
Retention
79%
71%

Evangel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,157 students with in-state tuition of $25,922.

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

#109

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
52%
Program Depth
16 programs
81%
Retention
96%
97%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 2% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#110

Moorhead, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
9.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
18 programs
86%
Retention
72%
49%

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,410 students with in-state tuition of $8,838.

Field productivity stands at 10% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#111

Redlands, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
11 programs
66%
Retention
81%
76%

University of Redlands is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,192 students with in-state tuition of $57,264.

Field productivity stands at 8% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#112

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
28 programs
96%
Retention
77%
64%

Worcester State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,611 students with in-state tuition of $970.

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

#113

Aurora, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
9 programs
58%
Retention
78%
68%

Aurora University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,935 students with in-state tuition of $28,000.

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

#114

River Forest, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
17.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
30 programs
97%
Retention
63%
23%

Concordia University-Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,066 students with in-state tuition of $35,200.

Field productivity stands at 17% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#115

Dillon, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
10.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
16 programs
81%
Retention
79%
71%

The University of Montana-Western is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,458 students with in-state tuition of $4,845.

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

#116

Pullman, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
67%
Program Depth
31 programs
98%
Retention
80%
74%

Washington State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,490 students with in-state tuition of $10,976.

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

#117

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
25 programs
94%
Retention
81%
76%

University of Louisville is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,139 students with in-state tuition of $12,632.

Field productivity stands at 4% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#118

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
61%
Program Depth
10 programs
62%
Retention
97%
98%

University of Southern California is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,147 students with in-state tuition of $66,640.

Field productivity stands at 2% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#119

Flagstaff, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
36 programs
99%
Retention
73%
51%

Northern Arizona University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,186 students with in-state tuition of $11,015.

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

#120

Demorest, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
17.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
20 programs
88%
Retention
77%
64%

Piedmont University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,840 students with in-state tuition of $30,200.

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

#121

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
11.6% productivity
98%
Program Depth
8 programs
54%
Retention
77%
64%

Notre Dame of Maryland University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,836 students with in-state tuition of $40,430.

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

#122

Albany, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
48.3% productivity
100%
Program Depth
18 programs
86%
Retention
72%
49%

The College of Saint Rose scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,538 students with in-state tuition of $36,122.

Field productivity stands at 48% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#123

Salem, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
19 programs
87%
Retention
74%
55%

Salem State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,239 students with in-state tuition of $910.

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

#124

California, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
6.7% productivity
92%
Program Depth
33 programs
98%
Retention
70%
43%

Pennsylvania Western University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,305 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#125

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
8.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
22 programs
91%
Retention
67%
33%

Concordia University-Saint Paul scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,854 students with in-state tuition of $25,000.

Field productivity stands at 9% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#126

Whitewater, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
14 programs
76%
Retention
78%
68%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,519 students with in-state tuition of $6,812.

Field productivity stands at 4% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#127

Bethany, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
11 programs
66%
Retention
92%
94%

Southern Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,165 students with in-state tuition of $28,000.

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

#128

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
56%
Program Depth
11 programs
66%
Retention
97%
98%

University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 2% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#129

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
60%
Program Depth
12 programs
69%
Retention
85%
85%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#130

Jackson, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
79%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
87%
89%

Union University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,674 students with in-state tuition of $19,476.

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

#131

Richmond, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
63%
Program Depth
19 programs
87%
Retention
86%
87%

Virginia Commonwealth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,238 students with in-state tuition of $12,850.

Field productivity stands at 2% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#132

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
44%
Program Depth
28 programs
96%
Retention
95%
97%

Boston University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 36,624 students with in-state tuition of $63,798.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Jefferson City, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
10.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
31 programs
98%
Retention
74%
55%

Carson-Newman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,735 students with in-state tuition of $32,900.

Field productivity stands at 10% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#134

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
37%
Program Depth
41 programs
100%
Retention
95%
97%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 1% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#135

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
85.0% productivity
100%
Program Depth
2 programs
15%
Retention
90%
92%

New York Seminary scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 120 students with in-state tuition of $12,750.

Field productivity stands at 85% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#136

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
55 programs
100%
Retention
80%
74%

Western Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,693 students with in-state tuition of $15,198.

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

#137

La Verne, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
8 programs
54%
Retention
76%
61%

University of La Verne scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,596 students with in-state tuition of $48,300.

Field productivity stands at 8% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#138

Newberg, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
9 programs
58%
Retention
77%
64%

George Fox University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,531 students with in-state tuition of $40,220.

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

#139

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
24 programs
93%
Retention
79%
71%

Missouri State University-Springfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,418 students with in-state tuition of $7,812.

Field productivity stands at 4% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#140

Cheney, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
26 programs
94%
Retention
67%
33%

Eastern Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,741 students with in-state tuition of $7,294.

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

#141

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
64%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
84%
82%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

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

#142

Fresno, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
7.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
13 programs
73%
Retention
81%
76%

Fresno Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,921 students with in-state tuition of $34,960.

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

#143

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
8.7% productivity
95%
Program Depth
17 programs
83%
Retention
73%
51%

Wilkes University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,198 students with in-state tuition of $40,308.

Field productivity stands at 9% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
45%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
89%
91%

Brigham Young University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#145

Columbia, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
54%
Program Depth
20 programs
88%
Retention
91%
93%

University of South Carolina-Columbia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,579 students with in-state tuition of $12,288.

Field productivity stands at 2% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#146

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
17 programs
83%
Retention
93%
95%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 2% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#147

Springfield, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
11 programs
66%
Retention
84%
82%

Springfield College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,785 students with in-state tuition of $42,566.

Field productivity stands at 4% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#148

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
40%
Program Depth
25 programs
94%
Retention
96%
97%

New York University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 57,335 students with in-state tuition of $60,438.

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
61%
Program Depth
27 programs
95%
Retention
82%
79%

Ohio University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,937 students with in-state tuition of $13,746.

Field productivity stands at 2% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#150

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
84%
Program Depth
9 programs
58%
Retention
88%
90%

University of West Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,371 students with in-state tuition of $3,735.

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

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