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Best Master's in Chemistry Teacher Education Programs by Degrees Awarded

Edited by Zoe MacDougall, BS in Psychology

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Ranked by the number of master's degrees awarded each year, the most established programs. The top 25 out of 25 programs reviewed from the IPEDS database.

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    Grand Canyon University

    Phoenix, AZPrivate for-profitOnline available

    • 37Master's/yr
    • $59,180Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Science in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Education
    • Higher Learning Commission (institutional)-accredited
    • Online
    About the program

    Grand Canyon University offers a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Education, an online degree that blends substantial chemistry content with a focused pair of teaching courses. Coursework moves through medicinal, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry along with biochemistry, then pairs that depth with two education courses on adult learning theory and instructional methods. That combination signals a program oriented toward postsecondary and community college chemistry teaching rather than K-12 licensure. The institution holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation, and the 34-credit program is delivered in eight-week course sessions that suit students working through the degree alongside other responsibilities. With up to 12 transfer credits accepted, the program also accommodates candidates who bring prior graduate study into the plan. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in Arizona.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 37 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, where elementary teachers earn a median $59,180, roughly $57,281 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Western Governors University

    Salt Lake City, UTPrivate nonprofitOnline available

    • 26Master's/yr
    • $77,920Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Chemistry
    • Online
    About the program

    Western Governors University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Chemistry, a fully online, CAEP-accredited program built on WGU's competency-based model, in which candidates advance as they demonstrate mastery rather than by seating time. Flat per-term tuition and a program mentor who stays from enrollment through graduation reflect a structure designed for self-directed adults who want predictable cost and steady support, and roughly 62 percent of students finish within 24 months. An at-home science lab kit brings hands-on chemistry experiments into the online experience, covering general, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry along with biochemistry. The M.A.T. track leads to an initial teaching license in secondary chemistry, while a parallel Master of Arts serves already-licensed teachers adding a chemistry certification or endorsement, so the program serves both newcomers and practicing educators. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in Utah.

    Why it ranks here

    For a graduate program we set aside undergraduate figures and weigh three things instead: how established it is, the local market its graduates enter, and the institution's standing. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 26 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, where elementary teachers earn a median $77,920, roughly $77,249 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Illinois State University

    Normal, ILPublicOnline available

    • 10Master's/yr
    • Master of Chemistry Education (MCE) / Master of Science in Chemistry Education (MSCE)
    • Online
    About the program

    Illinois State University offers a Master of Chemistry Education (MCE) and a Master of Science in Chemistry Education (MSCE), a paired structure that meets chemistry teachers at different levels of prior preparation. The MCE serves teachers who lack an undergraduate chemistry degree, while the MSCE is designed for those who already hold one, splitting its coursework between chemistry content and chemistry or science education. Because the MSCE expects three years of full-time teaching experience by the time the degree is awarded, the program clearly targets practicing educators looking to strengthen both content and pedagogy. The 33-credit MSCE track balances 12 content credits against 15 education-focused credits, keeping classroom application in view alongside disciplinary depth. Delivery runs through the department's asynchronous Chemistry Education eLearning courses, opening the program to teachers regardless of where they live. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in Illinois.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 10 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, NYPublic

    • 7Master's/yr
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Chemistry
    • AAQEP, full accreditation through June 30, 2030
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Stony Brook University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Chemistry, a campus-based program designed for candidates who bring strong chemistry backgrounds but little or no prior education coursework. The 44-credit degree runs on a distributed model between the Chemistry department and the School of Professional Development, so content depth and teaching preparation are developed in tandem, and candidates are expected to hold the equivalent of Stony Brook's undergraduate chemistry degree before finishing. Chemistry sits within a shared MAT Science structure alongside biology, earth science, and physics, and supervised student teaching spans both middle school and high school placements, giving candidates practice across the full adolescence grade range. Holding full AAQEP accreditation through June 2030, the program leads to New York State certification in Adolescent Education: Chemistry for grades 7 through 12, with an optional grades 5 and 6 extension. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 7 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    American College of Education

    Indianapolis, INPrivate for-profitOnline available

    • 6Master's/yr
    • $60,510Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Education in Chemistry Education
    • Online
    About the program

    American College of Education offers a Master of Education in Chemistry Education, a fully virtual, 34-credit program that most students complete in 12 to 16 months. Rather than a state licensure route, the degree is built to deepen content expertise, packaging the 18 hours of chemistry coursework often required to teach at the community college or dual-credit level, so it fits practicing teachers and instructors extending their credentials rather than newcomers seeking initial certification. A single pathway without formal specialization tracks keeps the curriculum focused, and the program advertises a flat total cost of about $9,976 with included tutoring and around-the-clock support. Multiple start dates throughout the year let candidates begin when it suits them. The institution holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in Indiana.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 6 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, where elementary teachers earn a median $60,510, roughly $63,231 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Niagara University

    Niagara University, NYPrivate nonprofitOnline available

    • 5Master's/yr
    • $76,490Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education (Secondary Science - Chemistry teachable area)
    • Online
    About the program

    Niagara University offers a Master of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education with a secondary science pathway in the chemistry teachable area, delivered fully online and organized around student cohorts. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the program leads to New York State teaching certification and includes a separate route to Ontario certification for Canadian students once they hold their New York credential. Its clinical model is unusually hands-on for an online degree, with 150 field hours split between an Impact Placement and a Teaching Assistantship plus student teaching, and paid Learn and Earn placement agreements with local districts. That earning-while-learning structure, together with fall, spring, and summer starts, reads as a program built for candidates who need to support themselves as they prepare. Most complete the degree in 12 to 16 months, a brisk route into secondary chemistry teaching. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 5 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, where elementary teachers earn a median $76,490, roughly $79,807 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, NYPublic

    • 3Master's/yr
    • $76,490Metro teacher pay
    • Chemistry Education: Adolescence, Master of Education
    • On-campus
    About the program

    The University at Buffalo offers a Master of Education in Chemistry Education: Adolescence, a campus-based program designed for candidates who already hold initial adolescence-level chemistry certification. Rather than route teachers into a new subject, it deepens their preparation and qualifies graduates for professional certification at both the middle school and adolescence levels. The program spans 33 to 57 credit hours depending on prior coursework, so a candidate's existing background directly shapes the path to completion, typically over one to two years. Coursework reaches beyond content into a research seminar and study of the measurement and evaluation of science instruction, giving the degree a reflective, inquiry-minded character. Registered with the New York State Education Department, it also dropped the GRE and MAT admission requirement as of spring 2022, easing entry for working teachers. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    For a graduate program we set aside undergraduate figures and weigh three things instead: how established it is, the local market its graduates enter, and the institution's standing. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 3 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, where elementary teachers earn a median $76,490, roughly $79,807 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    SUNY Brockport

    Brockport, NYPublic

    • 3Master's/yr
    • Adolescence Education: Chemistry (MSEd)
    • Online
    About the program

    SUNY Brockport offers a Master of Science in Education in Adolescence Education: Chemistry, an online program built specifically for teachers who already hold New York State initial certification in chemistry and are working toward professional certification. Because admission assumes an existing credential, the curriculum concentrates on deepening practice rather than teaching newcomers the basics, layering advanced science methods on top of coursework in diversity, assessment, and a capstone research seminar. Four advisor-approved liberal-arts and content courses round out the minimum 30 credits, letting candidates strengthen both subject mastery and classroom craft. The single-focus design keeps everyone on the same chemistry, grades 7-12 track, so the cohort shares a common professional goal. For a practicing chemistry teacher, the degree reads as a direct path to satisfying the state's master's requirement for professional certification. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 3 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    Binghamton University

    Vestal, NYPublic

    • 2Master's/yr
    • Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 (Initial Preparation), Master of Arts in Teaching (Chemistry)
    • AAQEP referenced in program evaluation standards-accredited
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Binghamton University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Adolescence Education for grades 7 through 12, initial preparation, with chemistry among its subject options. The program is explicitly for candidates who are not yet certified, positioning it as an entry route into teaching rather than an upgrade for practicing teachers. Its minimum 35 graduate credits are distributed across teaching and learning coursework, study in the academic discipline, and a supervised internship, balancing pedagogy with content. Candidates begin with one full day of fieldwork per week before moving into the internship, where they plan, implement, and evaluate a culminating teaching unit that anchors the clinical experience. The degree leads to New York State initial certification, and a 4+1 accelerated pathway lets qualified undergraduates move efficiently from bachelor's study into the master's. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    CUNY Hunter College

    New York, NYPublic

    • 2Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Adolescent Education, Chemistry
    • NYSED-approved teacher preparation program-accredited
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Hunter College offers a Master of Arts in Adolescent Education, Chemistry, a campus-based program built and taught jointly by the School of Education and the Chemistry Department. That shared ownership shows in the numbers, with 41 to 44 credits overall and 15 to 17 of them concentrated in chemistry, giving candidates real disciplinary grounding alongside their teaching preparation. The single-subject design points squarely at people who want to teach chemistry in grades 7 through 12 rather than a general science survey. As a NYSED-approved teacher preparation program, it leads to New York State initial teaching certification in the subject. The experience culminates in supervised student teaching five full days a week for at least one semester, a full-immersion practicum that reads as the true center of the degree. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    For a graduate program we set aside undergraduate figures and weigh three things instead: how established it is, the local market its graduates enter, and the institution's standing. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    CUNY City College

    New York, NYPublic

    • 2Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Science Education / Master of Science Education (M.S.E.), Chemistry concentration
    • Hybrid
    About the program

    The City College of New York offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Science Education and a Master of Science Education (M.S.E.) with a chemistry concentration, preparing candidates to teach science across the middle and high school grades. The chemistry concentration leads to New York State certification for grades 7 through 12 and sits among concentrations spanning middle school science, biology, earth and atmospheric science, and physics, marking a broad science-education program with a shared teaching core. Classes mix hybrid, in-person, and online evening sessions, a schedule plainly arranged for working teachers who cannot step away from the classroom. Partnerships with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Hall of Science bring inquiry-based, community-connected experiences into the coursework. Together these features read as a program that grounds certification in the city's rich scientific institutions. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Teachers College at Columbia University

    New York, NYPrivate nonprofit

    • 2Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Teaching Chemistry: 7-12, M.A. with Initial Certification
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Teachers College, Columbia University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching Chemistry: 7-12 with Initial Certification, a 36-credit on-campus program that balances professional education, science content, and science methods coursework. The blend reflects an institution intent on developing teachers who are both strong chemists and reflective practitioners rather than specialists in only one dimension. Candidates complete a science safety workshop, the Gateway Performance Assessments for Teaching, and a culminating master's portfolio project, so the program measures readiness through demonstrated practice rather than coursework alone. Chemistry sits alongside parallel tracks in biology, physics, and earth science within the Science Education department, giving candidates a broader disciplinary community. Entry is limited to Summer or Fall terms, and graduates earn New York State Initial certification to teach chemistry, grades 7-12. The program's educator preparation is now accredited by AAQEP. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    SUNY College at Potsdam

    Potsdam, NYPublic

    • 2Master's/yr
    • $85,760State teacher pay
    • Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) in Adolescence Education: Science
    • Online
    About the program

    SUNY Potsdam offers a fully online Master of Science in Teaching in Adolescence Education: Science, a CAEP-accredited program that lets candidates specialize in biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics. Structured as a three-semester full-time sequence, it welcomes newcomers to the field, asking for no GRE and no prior teaching experience, which signals a program designed to move motivated career starters efficiently toward the classroom. Practice is built in through 100 hours of pre-student-teaching fieldwork and a student-teaching semester deliberately split between a middle school and a high school placement. A small cohort model and faculty-supported job placement give the online format a personal, guided feel. Ambitious students can add a second science specialization or a Grades 5-6 extension, and graduates earn NYS Initial and Professional certification in their chosen area for grades 7-12. As a master's degree in chemistry teacher education, it adds to the master's-level chemistry teacher education options in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York statewide, where elementary teachers earn a median $85,760, roughly $79,466 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Mercy University

    Dobbs Ferry, NYPrivate nonprofitOnline available

    • 2Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Science in Secondary Education, Grades 7-12 (Chemistry)
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Mercy University offers a Master of Science in Secondary Education for grades 7 through 12 with a chemistry concentration, available in both on-campus and online formats to fit different candidate schedules. Chemistry sits among concentrations spanning English, mathematics, social studies, and the other sciences, and the program offers a distinctive dual-certification pathway that pairs the subject with Teaching Students with Disabilities. Candidates can choose a 30-credit standard track or a 39-credit dual-certification track, letting them decide how broadly to build their teaching credentials. The program leads to New York State initial certification, with professional certification following after three years of teaching in the certificate area. The chemistry concentration is eligible for the MISTI II Grant, and every candidate completes an education capstone before the degree is conferred. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    For a graduate program we set aside undergraduate figures and weigh three things instead: how established it is, the local market its graduates enter, and the institution's standing. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 2 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Boston College

    Chestnut Hill, MAPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $98,060Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education, Chemistry licensure track
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Boston College's Lynch School offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education with a chemistry licensure track, a campus-based program that carries candidates from coursework into a full practicum sequence. Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the track leads to Massachusetts Initial teacher licensure in chemistry for grades 8 through 12, with graduates completing the state's educator certification testing. Chemistry sits among the school's STEM licensure areas alongside biology, mathematics, and physics, reflecting a broader secondary teaching program that shares a common preparation model. The 37-credit design combines nine courses with four practicum courses and can be taken full-time across one year plus two summers or part-time over two to three years. An optional Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars pathway and a comprehensive exam add a distinct commitment to preparing teachers for urban classrooms. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in Massachusetts.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, where elementary teachers earn a median $98,060, roughly $90,573 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Miami University-Oxford

    Oxford, OHPublic

    • 1Master's/yr
    • Science Education, M.A.T.
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Miami University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education, an on-campus program whose seven subject options let candidates prepare in chemistry, earth science, life science, physical science, or combined tracks such as earth science with chemistry. That range of pairings signals a program shaped around the reality that secondary science teachers often teach across disciplines. The curriculum weaves graduate and undergraduate coursework together and includes study in multicultural education and adolescent development, so candidates learn their content alongside the learners they will serve. Typically completed in about two and a half years depending on prior coursework and summer enrollment, the pacing accommodates candidates building their preparation over time. Graduates earn Ohio licensure to teach secondary science in grades 7-12. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in Ohio.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

    School site
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    State University of New York at New Paltz

    New Paltz, NYPublic

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $97,920Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Adolescence Education: Chemistry
    • On-campus
    About the program

    SUNY New Paltz offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Adolescence Education: Chemistry, an on-campus program aimed squarely at career changers who hold a liberal-arts chemistry degree but have no formal preparation in education. The 39-credit sequence is heavy on supervised practice, with 14 credits of field placements and practicum paired with seminar spread across three terms, so candidates learn to teach by teaching under guidance. Required state workshops and fingerprint clearance are folded into the program, reflecting its role as a complete route into the profession. Graduates earn NYSED Initial certification in chemistry, grades 7-12, with the professional certificate following three years of satisfactory teaching. An accelerated five-year BA-to-MAT pathway lets undergraduates roll straight into the master's, making this a strong fit for those committing early to a chemistry classroom. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Kingston, NY, where elementary teachers earn a median $97,920, roughly $97,231 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NYPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Chemistry (Science) Education
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Hofstra University offers a Master of Arts in Chemistry (Science) Education, a campus-based program aimed at teachers who already hold New York State initial certification in chemistry and are working toward professional certification. Rather than route candidates into a new subject, the 33-semester-hour design deepens content and pedagogy for practicing chemistry teachers and conforms to National Science Teachers Association recommendations and New York State Learning Standards. A distinctive feature is the required cognate concentration, letting candidates specialize through options such as Multicultural Education, Educational Technology, Bilingual Education, or Gifted Education, with an optional middle-level extension for grades 5 and 6. The program closes with a capstone activity that consolidates the coursework into applied practice. For candidates not yet certified, Hofstra maintains a separate 37-credit adolescence education track toward initial chemistry certification. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    University at Albany

    Albany, NYPublic

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $79,240Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Science in Secondary Education (Chemistry concentration)
    • AAQEP, full accreditation through June 30, 2028
    • On-campus
    About the program

    The University at Albany offers a Master of Science in Secondary Education with a chemistry concentration, a campus-based program that carries candidates from summer coursework through fieldwork into full-time student teaching. Chemistry sits among concentrations covering the other sciences, English, mathematics, social studies, and world languages, and the program holds full AAQEP accreditation through June 2028. Its calendar is tightly sequenced, typically completed in about 18 months with a summer start, fieldwork through the fall and spring, and a culminating student-teaching placement. Graduates earn New York State initial certification for grades 7 through 12 after passing the Education for All Students exam and the state Content Specialty Test. A Great Dane Teacher Pathway lets current UAlbany undergraduates apply up to 12 credits toward both degrees, marking a program that actively recruits its own students into teaching. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, where elementary teachers earn a median $79,240, roughly $79,585 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Duquesne University

    Pittsburgh, PAPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education, 7-12
    • Hybrid
    About the program

    Duquesne University offers a CAEP-accredited Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education for grades 7-12, a hybrid program with content tracks in English, mathematics, science including chemistry, and social studies. The 39-credit, two-year design mixes online asynchronous coursework with hybrid evening classes, a format built to fit candidates who are balancing preparation against work or other commitments. School-based field placements begin in the first semester, so classroom practice is present from the start rather than saved for the end, and partnerships with more than 75 regional districts widen where candidates can be placed. An optional student-teaching-abroad experience through Indiana University's Global Gateway adds an international dimension for those who want it. Graduates earn Pennsylvania initial certification in a secondary content area, with licensure recognized in many other states. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in Pennsylvania.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    Gordon College

    Wenham, MAPrivate nonprofitOnline available

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $98,060Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Chemistry
    • Online
    About the program

    Gordon College offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Chemistry delivered in an online evening and weekend format tailored to people already working. The program leads to Massachusetts Initial or Professional licensure in chemistry for grades 8 through 12, and its schedule lets candidates teach under a provisional license while they finish, a structure clearly meant for those moving into the classroom without pausing their careers. Coursework reaches into advanced chemistry topics such as forensics, quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, and nutritional biochemistry, giving the degree real disciplinary substance beyond method. With a timeline as short as one year, it offers a fast route to full licensure for motivated candidates. The overall design reads as a practical bridge for working professionals stepping into or advancing within secondary chemistry teaching. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in Massachusetts.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, where elementary teachers earn a median $98,060, roughly $90,573 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Roberts Wesleyan University

    Rochester, NYPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • Adolescence & Special Education, M.Ed. (Chemistry concentration)
    • Online
    About the program

    Roberts Wesleyan University offers a Master of Education in Adolescence and Special Education with a chemistry concentration, a fully online program that certifies candidates in two areas at once. Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, it leads to New York State initial and professional certification in chemistry paired with Special Education for grades 7 through 12, a dual credential that widens graduates' reach across school settings. Candidates complete at least 150 hours of fieldwork spread across varied schools plus a final-term student teaching placement, keeping practice at the heart of an online design. Capstone seminars lean on role-playing and reflective writing, signaling attention to the interpersonal and adaptive demands of inclusive classrooms. With completion typically running 18 to 28 months, the program suits candidates who want to build broad certification while working at their own pace. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    Master's programs are judged differently here. Undergraduate stats do not apply, so the ranking looks at whether the program is established, the pay its graduates walk into locally, and how the university stands behind it. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort.

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    Lee University

    Cleveland, TNPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $59,330Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Chemistry, 6-12 Licensure
    • On-campus
    About the program

    Lee University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Chemistry for grades 6-12 licensure, a 42-credit on-campus program that pairs a 22-credit MAT core with chemistry emphasis coursework. Two internship placements and a required Science and Math Seminar research component anchor the degree in supervised practice and inquiry, giving candidates both classroom time and a scholarly project. An optional thesis track is available for those who want to extend that research further. The program's flexible scheduling stands out, offering a 14-month accelerated cohort that begins in June as well as an 18-month route through spring or fall entry, so candidates can choose an intensive path or a steadier one. Graduates earn Tennessee 6-12 teaching licensure in chemistry. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in Tennessee.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Cleveland, TN, where elementary teachers earn a median $59,330, roughly $67,359 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Manhattanville University

    Purchase, NYPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $96,900Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education, Science (Chemistry)
    • New York State Education Department-approved program-accredited
    • Hybrid
    About the program

    Manhattanville University offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Childhood/Adolescence Education, Science, with chemistry as one of three science specializations alongside biology and physics. The 39-credit hybrid design keeps most classes online while placing student teaching on-site, a structure that lets candidates complete the degree over two to three years while staying connected to real classrooms. As a New York State Education Department-approved program, it leads to initial certification in Adolescence Education for grades 7 through 12 and in Middle and Adolescence Education for grades 5 through 12, giving graduates a wide grade span to teach. The coursework is grounded in the Next Generation Science Standards and a guiding philosophy of every child a scientist. That framing signals a program oriented toward inquiry-driven science teaching rather than content delivery alone. This program offers a master's degree in chemistry teacher education in New York.

    Why it ranks here

    For a graduate program we set aside undergraduate figures and weigh three things instead: how established it is, the local market its graduates enter, and the institution's standing. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, where elementary teachers earn a median $96,900, roughly $86,085 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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    Lesley University

    Cambridge, MAPrivate nonprofit

    • 1Master's/yr
    • $98,060Metro teacher pay
    • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in High School Education, Chemistry (8-12) licensure
    • Hybrid
    About the program

    Lesley University offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in High School Education with a chemistry licensure option for grades 8 through 12, one of several subject-area pathways within its secondary teaching program. The degree leads to a Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in chemistry and offers unusual flexibility in how candidates get there, with the program available on campus in Cambridge, fully online, or through a yearlong teacher residency. That range of formats, paired with support for obtaining a provisional license, signals a program built to accommodate both traditional students and those already teaching. The 36-credit licensure option pairs a practicum with a seminar, keeping supervised classroom work at the center of the preparation. Completable in three semesters, it moves candidates efficiently from enrollment toward a licensed teaching role. It is a master's degree in chemistry teacher education at the master's level, based in Massachusetts.

    Why it ranks here

    A master's degree earns its rank on program-appropriate signals, not undergraduate ones: established scale, local teacher pay, and institutional strength. On the first, it is clearly established, turning out 1 master's degrees a year, a steady if smaller cohort. Its graduates step into Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, where elementary teachers earn a median $98,060, roughly $90,573 once local cost of living is factored in, a real-world read on what the credential is worth in that market.

    Area teacher pay: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025, adjusted for local cost of living via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities. A location figure, not this program's graduate earnings.

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