2023 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You
General Education is the #21 most popular major in Washington with 728 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Washington to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
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Top 10 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Whitworth University the best school in Washington for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Tacoma is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Puget Sound. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Seattle Pacific University is a great place for general education students working on their master’s degree. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. UW Bothell is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bothell.
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With a ranking of #7, Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students working on their master’s degree. Northwest University CAPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.
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Northwest University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a large student population.
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Heritage University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the rural area of Toppenish, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 7,063 |
| Oregon | 767 |
| Nevada | 36 |
| Hawaii | 64 |
| Alaska | 26 |
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General Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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