by our College Data Analytics TeamEducation is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 53 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Missouri.
No school ranked higher than Rockhurst University this year for education. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Rockhurst University awarded about 56 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $70,849 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,111. Get the full education details for Rockhurst University
Washington University In St Louis came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 education degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $68,303 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Washington University In St Louis
Missouri University Of Science And Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #3. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 education students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University Of Science And Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn around $74,532 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $25,187 in student loans. Get the full education details for Missouri University Of Science And Technology
University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 849 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $43,650 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,421. See the full education program report for University Of Missouri Columbia
William Jewell College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Liberty, William Jewell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 19 education degrees were awarded at William Jewell College in the most recent year. Education graduates of William Jewell College earn a median of $48,588 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,950. Get the full education details for William Jewell College
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City came in at #6 for education this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public university. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City awarded about 62 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $46,660. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City graduates carry a median of $7,199 in student loans. See the full education program report for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
Jefferson College placed #7 among the best education schools. Jefferson College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Hillsboro. There were roughly 29 education students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,560 in their early career. Jefferson College graduates carry a median of $13,664 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Jefferson College
Crowder College placed #8 among the best education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Neosho. There were roughly 59 education students who graduated with this degree at Crowder College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Crowder College earn a median of $19,814 early in their careers. Crowder College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. See the full education program report for Crowder College
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #9 for education this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 103 education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $64,735 early in their careers. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Saint Louis University Main Campus
University Of Central Missouri placed #10 among the best education schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 637 education degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $37,995 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,629. See the full education program report for University Of Central Missouri
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #11 for education this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. About 54% of students finish within six years. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 133 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $41,235 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for University Of Missouri Kansas City
A T Still University Of Health Sciences landed the #12 spot for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Kirksville. A T Still University Of Health Sciences awarded about 38 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $77,480 in their early career. See the full education program report for A T Still University Of Health Sciences
Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #13 among the best education schools. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 102 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $78,445 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Truman State University earned the #14 position for education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Kirksville. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 101 education students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $39,390 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,168. More information about a degree in education from Truman State University
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #15 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 11 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $55,308 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,559. Read more about the education program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #16 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,193 education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $40,593. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $26,204 in student loans. Get the full education details for Northwest Missouri State University
University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #17 for education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates 57% of students within six years. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 507 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $43,757 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,426. Read more about the education program at University Of Missouri St Louis
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 774 education students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $38,923 in their early career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $28,630 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Missouri State University Springfield
North Central Missouri College came in at #19 for education this year. Set in the town of Trenton, North Central Missouri College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 35 education students who graduated with this degree at North Central Missouri College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from North Central Missouri College generally make around $40,934. North Central Missouri College graduates carry a median of $16,685 in student loans. Read more about the education program at North Central Missouri College
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 326 education degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $36,103. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $22,409 in student loans. See the full education program report for Southeast Missouri State University
Webster University earned the #21 position for education this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 105 education students who graduated with this degree at Webster University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Webster University earn a median of $53,579 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,100. See the full education program report for Webster University
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies landed the #22 spot for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Fayette. About 274 education degrees were awarded at Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies in the most recent year. Education graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $32,397 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,425 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
Lindenwood University placed #23 among the best education schools. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 213 education students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $43,646. Typical student debt for the program is $31,841. Read more about the education program at Lindenwood University
Westminster College Missouri came in at #24 for education this year. Located in the town of Fulton, Westminster College Missouri is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 15 education degrees were awarded at Westminster College Missouri in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $37,667 in their early career. Westminster College Missouri graduates carry a median of $25,335 in student loans. See the full education program report for Westminster College Missouri
William Woods University landed the #25 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 187 education degrees were awarded at William Woods University in the most recent year. Education graduates of William Woods University earn a median of $63,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,512. Read more about the education program at William Woods University
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 53 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
