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2027 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the The Plains States Region

140 Colleges in the United States
10,546 Teacher Education Grade Specific Degrees Awarded
$43,386 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education Grade Specific degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 140 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education grade specific degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teacher Education Grade Specific

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for teacher education grade specific. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 282 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $36,271 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,598 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education grade specific, ranking #2. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $64,369 in their early career. Creighton University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Creighton University

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education grade specific, ranking #3. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 190 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $44,011 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,128 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 151 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $45,015. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Iowa

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #5 makes Hamline University one of the top schools for teacher education grade specific. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Hamline University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Hamline University earn around $59,462 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Hamline University

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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 200 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $37,302. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $20,867 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #7 for teacher education grade specific this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 97 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from University Of Kansas earn around $45,405 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,776. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for University Of Kansas

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North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 17 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn around $54,778 in the first couple years of their career. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Iowa State University placed #9 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 188 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $45,512 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Iowa State University

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William Jewell College came in at #10 for teacher education grade specific this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Liberty. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 17 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at William Jewell College in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of William Jewell College earn a median of $48,588 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,950. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from William Jewell College

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bellevue. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Bellevue University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $61,548. Bellevue University graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Bellevue University

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Kansas State University came in at #12 for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kansas State University awarded about 371 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Kansas State University earn around $45,512 in the first couple years of their career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $24,999 in student loans. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Kansas State University

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Winona State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Winona State University awarded about 121 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $42,519 in their early career. Winona State University graduates carry a median of $26,470 in student loans. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Winona State University

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Bethel University Minnesota landed the #14 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bethel University Minnesota awarded about 61 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $45,361 in their early career. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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University Of Northern Iowa ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 370 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $48,667 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,059. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #16 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 143 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $49,867 early in their careers. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $26,603 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Northeast Community College placed #17 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Norfolk. Northeast Community College awarded about 62 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $24,710 in their early career. Northeast Community College graduates carry a median of $11,799 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Northeast Community College

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Rasmussen College Minnesota placed #18 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. About 1,109 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Rasmussen College Minnesota earn around $28,188 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,722. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Rasmussen College Minnesota

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Pittsburg State University came in at #19 for teacher education grade specific this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 117 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Pittsburg State University earn around $45,712 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,727 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Pittsburg State University

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The College Of Saint Scholastica earned the #20 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The College Of Saint Scholastica graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 104 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Saint Scholastica in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $47,898 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,495 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Martin Luther College landed the #21 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the town of New Ulm, Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 65 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Martin Luther College in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Martin Luther College earn around $46,706 in the first couple years of their career. Martin Luther College graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Martin Luther College

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Wayne State College placed #22 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Wayne. Wayne State College graduates 52% of students within six years. Wayne State College awarded about 86 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $41,322 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Wayne State College

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Valley City State University earned the #23 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public university. Valley City State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 126 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Valley City State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $44,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Valley City State University

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #24 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 44 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $47,728. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 209 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $47,123. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Rest of the Top 50 Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

These schools also placed among the best for teacher education grade specific this year:

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
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Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
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Luther College
Decorah, IA
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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
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Notes and References

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 · 140 schools evaluated.

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