OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master's in Social Studies Programs for 2019

SEATTLE, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master's in Social Studies Programs for 2019. The research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.

In addition to insights gained from industry professionals, OnlineMasters.com leveraged an exclusive data set comprised of interviews and surveys from current students and alumni. Each online degree program was analyzed with only 22 making it to the final list. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.

"Professionals with a graduate degree in social studies have the opportunity to earn higher salaries," says Barbara Montgomery, Program Recognition Manager. "Our research also shows that job growth for high school and middle school teachers is expected to reach 8% through 2026."

Students who pursue a master's in social studies tend to enter the teaching profession or work as school administrators, curriculum coordinators, or school counselors. The steady job growth in this market is just one of the many reasons OnlineMasters.com researched, analyzed, and ranked the Top Master's in Social Studies programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/social-studies/

2019 Best Master's in Social Studies Degree Programs (in alphabetical order):

American Military University
Ashland University
Boston University
Capella University
Concordia University-Portland
Drexel University
Eastern Oregon University
Florida State University
Gwynedd Mercy University
New York University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Penn State World Campus
Slippery Rock University
The College at Brockport
University at Buffalo
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Missouri
University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

About OnlineMasters.com
OnlineMasters.com provides proprietary and unbiased research to help students discover their options for the best graduate programs. The organization aims to inspire students to think big and make an impact in society through the pursuit of higher education. With user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, OnlineMasters.com enables students to make informed decisions about earning a master's degree online.

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