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Best Online Master's in Education Degree Programs in the Nation

by Orion Buckingham / Feb 7, 2024

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Education at Illinois' overall Online Master’s in Education programs #7 for 2024, confirming a strong commitment to providing students with high-quality, innovative online learning opportunities and excellent experiences.

The College of Education at Illinois' Online Master's in Education Programs have once again been named among the nation's top ten, according to the  2024 Best Online Master's in Education Programs list from U.S. News & World Report. Education at Illinois was ranked No. 7 out of 316 institutions evaluated.

The College's overall program's ranking remained strong, scoring a 95 out of a possible 100.

Additionally, UIUC's Online Master's in Education Programs remain a top value in terms of quality and price, with a low per-credit cost that is second in affordability among the top ten institutions.

The online master's degree options from Curriculum & Instruction ranked very high, coming in at No. 4 overall in the Best Online Master's Programs.

"The College of Education is pleased that the excellence of our online master's degree programs continues to be recognized on a national and international scale," said  Chrystalla Mouza, Dean of the College of Education." "We take great pride in addressing the needs of diverse learners by offering in-demand programs that offer opportunities to connect and build strong peer relationships and open doors to new career possibilities."

As one of the first colleges on the Urbana campus to provide an online degree program, Education at Illinois is a pioneer in the science of Education. The College offers online graduate degrees, certificates, and endorsements for educators who work in both the public and private sectors, from pre-kindergarten through post-secondary.

View all Education at Illinois Online Programs.