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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Education in Missouri

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 327,871 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $46,202 and had an average of $24,437 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 7,986 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,766 and $25,705 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri” ranking analyzed 55 colleges that offered a degree in education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri”.

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Education in Missouri

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William Woods University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri. William Woods University is a small school located in Fulton, Missouri that handed out 387 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Out of the 55 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Maryville, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 850 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 55 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri Baptist University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 253 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hannibal - LaGrange University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Located in Hannibal, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Hannibal - LaGrange University Education Report

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Out of the 55 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the #5 spot on the list. Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayette, Missouri. It awarded 217 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #6. Evangel University is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 145 ’s education degrees to qualified 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%.

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Southwest Baptist University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking. Southwest Baptist University is a small school located in Bolivar, Missouri that handed out 155 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 476 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 Lindenwood University Education Report

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #9, Fontbonne University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 59 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Fontbonne University Education Report

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

With a ranking of #10, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 491 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

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University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 549 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Education at UMSL

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 80 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #13, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. This small school is located in Fayette, Missouri, and it awarded 35 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

With a ranking of #14, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 591 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UCM Education Report

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri

Lincoln University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #15. Jefferson City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

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Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri

Stephens College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking. Stephens is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 24 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

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%.

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Baptist Bible College
Springfield, Missouri

Baptist Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #17. Baptist Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Culver - Stockton College
Canton, Missouri

With a ranking of #18, Culver - Stockton College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Culver - Stockton College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Canton, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #19, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 796 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Education at Missouri State

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Missouri Valley College
Marshall, Missouri

Missouri Valley College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Missouri Valley College is a small school located in Marshall, Missouri that handed out 28 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

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Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri

With a ranking of #21, Avila University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Avila is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 66 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

College of the Ozarks ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Hard Work U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Point Lookout, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Hard Work U Education Report

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Missouri State University - West Plains ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Located in West Plains, Missouri, this small public school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at Missouri State West Plains

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Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri

With a ranking of #25, Missouri Western State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in Missouri list. Missouri Western State University is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 74 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Missouri Western Education Report

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