UMaine among best colleges offering online master’s degrees in education, U.S. News & World Report says

January 14, 2020 In the News, News, Research and Outreach, School of Educational Leadership, Higher Education and Human Development, School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training, School of Learning and Teaching

The University of Maine’s online graduate program in education is one of the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.

UMaine was tied for 60th in the magazine’s annual rankings of the Best Online Master’s Education Programs for 2020, released Tuesday. It marks a return to the top 100 for the program, which was ranked 115th by U.S. News & World Report last year, after being ranked 76th in 2018.

The online education program at UMaine earned a score of 79 out of 100, according the criteria used by U.S. News. That’s up from a score of 73 in 2019. A school’s overall score is based on its performance in five categories: engagement; services and technologies; expert opinion; faculty credentials and training; and student excellence.

The UMaine College of Education and Human Development offers several online degree programs, including graduate certificates and master’s degrees in the areas of curriculum, assessment and instruction; instructional technology; and special education.

More information on College of Education and Human Development graduate programs is online.

Contact: Casey Kelly, 207.581.3751