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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

123 Colleges
$11,630 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,575 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 110,226 teacher education grade specific students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #6 most popular in the country.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 123 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for grade specific ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for grade specific ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 15% Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the best value school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Bellevue University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees each year.

Bellevue University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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#2

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chadron State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chadron State College are $7,206 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at Chadron State College take out an average of $20,436 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.

CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $22,830.

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#4

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSC are $7,458 a year. Grade Specific Ed majors at WSC take out an average of $21,680 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minot State University is a great value for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at MSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,851.

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University carry an average student debtload of $26,010.

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Bemidji State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Bemidji State University take out $28,334 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Bemidji State University also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#8

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Dickinson, DSU is a public college with a small student population.

DSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from DSU carry an average student debtload of $27,708.

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#9

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

With a ranking of #9, Valley City State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Valley City State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Valley City.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Valley City State University are $12,969 a year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Valley City State University take out $22,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Valley City State University also made our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #4.

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#10

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND

Mayville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the remote area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a public school with a small student population.

Mayville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,756 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Mayville State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,858.

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#11

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Metro State take out $27,380 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.

Dakota State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,735 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Dakota State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,347.

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#13

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $11,947 per year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from NSU take out $25,391 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#14

Peru State College

Peru, NE

Peru State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Peru State is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Peru State are $7,800 a year.

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#15

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Winona State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Winona State are $16,684 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Winona State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,206. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $150.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Winona State also is in the top 15% of our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.

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#16

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

With a ranking of #16, University of South Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USD are $12,942 per year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $269, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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South Dakota State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the town of Brookings.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year. The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at South Dakota State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,891.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
19 University of Minnesota - Morris Morris, MN
19 Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
21 Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN
22 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
23 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
24 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 2,622
Minnesota 2,595
Kansas 1,769
Iowa 1,604
Nebraska 956
North Dakota 490
South Dakota 406

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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