2023 Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Educational Administration School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, educational administration was ranked #22 in the country. In fact 46,469 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 75 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the education admin programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Educational Administration Schools
Our analysis found Martin Luther College to be the best school for educational administration students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . MLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of New Ulm.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drake University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. NWC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Orange City.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for educational administration students. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 75 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Winona State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Northern Iowa came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
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University of Mary ranked #7 on this year’s Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
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Northern State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best educational administration programs. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for educational administration students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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College of Saint Mary landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best educational administration programs. Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.
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Here are some additional great schools for Educational Administration students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wayne State College | Wayne, NE |
| 13 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 14 | Chadron State College | Chadron, NE |
| 15 | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA |
Best Educational Administration Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,509 |
| Minnesota | 1,314 |
| Kansas | 646 |
| Iowa | 340 |
| Nebraska | 782 |
| North Dakota | 136 |
| South Dakota | 158 |
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Educational Administration Related Rankings by Major
Educational Administration is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Education Admin
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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