2023 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You
With 493 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general education is the #39 most popular major in Missouri.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Missouri to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best General Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Missouri Schools for a Master's in General Education
Our analysis found Saint Louis University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rockhurst University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Webster University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maryville University of Saint Louis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Lindenwood University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in Missouri. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Hannibal - LaGrange University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general education programs. Located in the remote town of Hannibal, HLGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Fontbonne University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Southwest Baptist University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general education programs. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar.
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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,028 |
| Kansas | 373 |
| Iowa | 226 |
| Nebraska | 59 |
| North Dakota | 24 |
| South Dakota | 88 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 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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