2023 Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best General Education School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked #39 in the country. In fact 29,810 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 55 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.
After completing their degree, education graduates from Bellevue University carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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The excellent programs at Gustavus Adolphus College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in the Plains States Region . Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means St Olaf College is a great place for general education students. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia College at Moorhead. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College Moorhead is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.
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Winona State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Kansas State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Martin Luther College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. MLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.
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With a ranking of #9, Augustana University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls.
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With a ranking of #10, Minot State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest General Education Colleges by State
Explore the best general education schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 493 |
| 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 Related Majors
| 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 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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