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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

8 Ranked Colleges
79 Degrees Awarded
$16,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 4,359 people earned their degree in higher education/higher education administration, making the major the 181st most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 376 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 79 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 8 colleges that offered a degree in higher education/higher education administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality higher education/higher education administration programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the higher education/higher education administration program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 8 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the #1 spot on the list. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Cloud State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Cloud State University are $12,904.

Full St. Cloud State University Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #2 spot on the list. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Louis University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074.

Full SLU Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Report

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baker University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Baker is a small school located in Baldwin City, Kansas that handed out 5 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Baker also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baker University are $11,844, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

Bethel University Minnesota ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 3 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Bethel University Minnesota not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700.

Full Bethel University Minnesota Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Report

#7

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#9 in overall quality

Missouri Baptist University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

MBU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Baptist University are $10,256, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Maryville U also took the #4 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville U are $15,696, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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