Massachusetts Masters in Education Programs

(found programs from 55 schools)

MA Dept of Education:

http://www.doe.mass.edu/

Teacher Certification in MA:

Massachusetts Teacher Certification Info

With almost 2,000 public schools and over 900,000 students, Massachusetts public schools require many teachers, usually over 70,000. The state is also home to over 60 charter schools and over 800 private schools. The sheer number of schools in the state means many opportunities for teachers looking for employment. Although teacher salaries are at the discretion of the individual school district, the average Massachusetts teacher made almost $60,000 in 2009, according to Indeed.com. Teachers with master's degrees can usually make more than average pay in addition to having increased job opportunities.

The eclectic city of Boston offers a number of opportunities for teachers seeking master's in education degrees. One such university is Emmanuel College, which offers a master's of education in school administration. This program allows teachers who want to become principals to learn what they need to know to advance and be certified in that role. In Springfield, Massachusetts, students can attend Springfield College, where they can earn a variety of master's degrees, all of which should prepare them to be leaders in their classrooms. Finally, Elms College, a private Catholic school in Chicopee, allows students to earn a Master of Education while studying subjects such as thinking skills, culture, and technology. The degree does not include teacher licensure, but it can be used to help Massachusetts teachers improve their classroom instruction.