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2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Other Education is the 178th most popular major in the country with 4,858 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Plains States region, there were 585 other education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in other education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other education programs and cost less that 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 other education program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for Other Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

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Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 271 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $12,911 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This medium-sized school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 75 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Duluth also took the #2 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Minnesota - Duluth is $13,364 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Missouri. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UCM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UCM is $14,267 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $15,394 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Newman University
Wichita, Kansas

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Newman University landed the #5 spot on the list. Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Newman University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Newman University is $18,033 for Plains States Region Other Education students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Newman University Other Education Report

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Martin Luther College
New Ulm, Minnesota

Martin Luther College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. MLC is located in New Ulm, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k list, MLC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Martin Luther College is $18,610 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 3 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k list, SMU MN has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is $18,683 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 17 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also took the #6 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Iowa is $18,026 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Pittsburg State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Pittsburg, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $14,800 for Plains States Region Other Education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Pitt State.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 8 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster also took the #5 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Webster is $22,524 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Webster University Other Education Report

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With a ranking of #11, University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 7 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UST MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $28,771 for Plains States Region Other Education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend UST MN.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at UST MN

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With a ranking of #12, Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Graceland University - Lamoni is located in Lamoni, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

Graceland Lamoni did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Graceland University - Lamoni is $18,806 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #13, Missouri Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other education degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

MBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $21,842 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend MBU.

Read more about Other Education at MBU

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mount Mercy University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Mount Mercy University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awarded 3 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Mount Mercy not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $21,263 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Mount Mercy University.

Full Mount Mercy University Other Education Report

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Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CMU CLAS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is $24,187 for Plains States Region Other Education students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Other Education at Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Evangel University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 2 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Evangel has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $22,243 for plains states region other education students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Evangel University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at Evangel University

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