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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

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572 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 110,226 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, teacher education grade specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,970 and had an average of $24,228 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 2,664 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,799 and $27,150 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in teacher education grade specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education grade specific programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the teacher education grade specific program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri master’s degree vets studying grade specific ed.

Top 12 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

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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 #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s. Webster is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster also took the #5 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

Full Webster University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 178 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.According to our most recent data, UMSL supports 13,874 students, and 314 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 228 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,355. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 UMSL Veteran Student Life Report

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Park University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Park University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 10,165 students enrolled at Park University were GI Bill® students, of which 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,501. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Park University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Missouri. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s list. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 111 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

UCM also took the #3 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 9,959 students enrolled at University of Central Missouri, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,238. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 51 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Lindenwood University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 7,382 students enrolled at Lindenwood University, 31 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,583. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,830. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

Full Missouri State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 8 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UMKC also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #9.Among the 16,147 students enrolled at UMKC, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMKC]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city/student-life/veterans/)

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri that handed out 42 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southeast Missouri State University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 344 of the 10,001 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University were GI Bill® students, of which 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 7 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying grade specific ed list, Drury University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.According to our most recent data, Drury University supports 1,691 students, and 6 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,355. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Drury University]](/colleges/drury-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Truman State University is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Truman State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.According to our most recent data, Truman State University supports 4,655 students, and 55 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 29 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,178. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Truman State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Truman State]](/colleges/truman-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

MBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Our most recent data shows that 71 of the 4,860 students enrolled at Missouri Baptist University were GI Bill® students, of which 49 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,645. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri Baptist University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Missouri Baptist University]](/colleges/missouri-baptist-university/student-life/veterans/)

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for Grade Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. William Jewell College is located in Liberty, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree vets studying grade specific ed list, William Jewell has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 751 students enrolled at William Jewell, 25 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 16 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,389. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

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