by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Teacher Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 357 master's degrees in teacher education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The teacher education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for teacher education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teacher Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in teacher education.
University of St Thomas Minnesota is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Hamline University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Hamline University
The College of Saint Scholastica is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from The College of Saint Scholastica
Missouri State University - Springfield is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in teacher education. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Missouri State University - Springfield
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in teacher education from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
UCM is a large public university located in the town of Warrensburg.More information about a master’s in teacher education from University of Central Missouri
ESU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Emporia.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Emporia State University
Located in the large suburb of Liberty, William Jewell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from William Jewell College
Located in the city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in teacher education from College of Saint Mary
Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Indianola.More information about a master’s in teacher education from Simpson College
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One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Teacher Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 743 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 482 |
| Early Childhood Education | 415 |
| Secondary Education | 294 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 137 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 22 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 20 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 4 |
