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2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region

19 Ranked Colleges
585 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 4,858 people earned their degree in other education, making the major the 142nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, other education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,827 and had an average of $25,433 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 585 other education graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,589 and $25,171 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in other education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent other education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the other education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region.

Top 19 Best Value Colleges for Other Education in the Plains States Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 75 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students list, UMN Duluth has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UMN Duluth is $18,505 for plains states region other education students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at UMN Duluth

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large private for-profit school awarded 24 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Capella University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Capella University is $16,545 for plains states region other education students.

Read more about Other Education at Capella University

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Webster University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region. Webster University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 8 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $23,248 for Plains States Region Other Education students per year to attend Webster University.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at Webster University

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Newman University
Wichita, Kansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Newman University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region. Located in Wichita, Kansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Newman University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Newman University is $17,903 for plains states region other education students.

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%.

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Martin Luther College
New Ulm, Minnesota

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the #5 spot on the list. Martin Luther College is a small school located in New Ulm, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

MLC also took the #9 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $22,205 for plains states region other education students per year to attend MLC.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at Martin Luther College

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Central Missouri is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students list, UCM has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $14,058 for Plains States Region Other Education students per year to attend UCM.

Read more about Other Education at UCM

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University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UST MN is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 7 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UST MN also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $31,066 for Plains States Region Other Education students per year to attend UST MN.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of St Thomas Minnesota Other Education Report

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

UNL also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for University of Nebraska - Lincoln is $17,013 for Plains States Region Other Education 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Other Education at UNL

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #9, Missouri Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 15 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students list, MBU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Missouri Baptist University is $21,782 for plains states region other education students.

Full Missouri Baptist University Other Education Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 271 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $17,878 for Plains States Region Other Education students 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%.

Read full report on Other Education at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Graceland University - Lamoni ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Graceland University - Lamoni is $18,286 for Plains States Region Other Education students.

Full Graceland Lamoni Other Education Report

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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walden University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Walden University also took the #16 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at Walden University

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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 ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region other education students list, Mount Mercy has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Mount Mercy is $22,668 for Plains States Region Other Education students.

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Pittsburg State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Pitt State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Pitt State is $14,575 for plains states region other education students.

Read full report on Other Education at Pittsburg State University

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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 ranking, coming in at #15. University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $19,401 for plains states region other education students per year to attend University of Iowa.

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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Full Iowa Other Education Report

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other education degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

SMU MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend SMU MN is $21,101 for plains states region other education students.

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%.

Full Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Other Education Report

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Evangel, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Evangel University is $23,719 for plains states region other education students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Evangel Other Education Report

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Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Fayette, Missouri, and it awarded 6 ’s other education 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 estimated yearly cost for CMU CLAS is $25,095 for Plains States Region Other Education students.

Read full report on Other Education at Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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With a ranking of #19, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CMU CGES, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CMU CGES is $13,505 for plains states region other education students.

Full Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Other Education Report

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