by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 29 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 335 bachelor's degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general education.
Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general education. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Iowa State University
Hamline University is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general education. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Hamline University
It is difficult to beat St Olaf College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general education. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from St Olaf College
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general education needs to look into University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from University of Missouri - Columbia
Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Saint Peter.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Gustavus Adolphus College
Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Concordia College at Moorhead
Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $34,635 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Saint Louis University
Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Lindenwood University
Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Soon after graduating, education bachelor's recipients generally make about $31,112 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Webster University
Morningside is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Sioux City.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Morningside College
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 183 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 68 |
| Iowa | 197 | 15 |
| Kansas | 184 | 19 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 49 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 1 |
General Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 335 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7,185 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,649 |
| Special Education | 684 |
| Other Education | 371 |
| Teaching English or French | 69 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
