2023 Best General Education Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best General Education 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.
The Best General Education Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in Missouri
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Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the best school in Missouri for general education students. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for general education students. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
While working on their degree, education majors at SLU accumulate an average of around $24,980 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great place for general education students. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.
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Out of the 17 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Avila University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 17 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Rockhurst University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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With a ranking of #6, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. 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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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.
While working on their degree, education majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $39,000 in student debt.
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Webster University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, education majors at Webster accumulate an average of around $26,331 in student debt.
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Missouri Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general education students. It came in at #10 on the list. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
On average, education graduates from MBU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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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 17 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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