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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region

208 Colleges
$36,353 Avg Salary
$27,224 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 208 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

Check out the grade specific ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Missouri State University - Springfield the most popular school in the Plains States Region for teacher education grade specific students. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Missouri State take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.

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#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Out of the 208 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. K -State is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from K -State carry an average student debt load of $24,681. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNI take out $25,914 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $225.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $22,883 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.

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University of Central Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from UCM carry an average student debt load of $24,107. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $145.

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University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #7 on the list. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $116, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from WSU carry an average student debt load of $30,381.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #9 on the list. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UNOMAHA take out is $23,886. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Iowa State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $24,990 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $206, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Fort Hays State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. FHSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at FHSU accumulate an average of around $31,568 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $123.

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#13

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS

With a ranking of #13, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Emporia.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at ESU take out is $24,375. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.

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#14

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Pitt State take out is $23,500.

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Northwest take out is $25,687. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $179.

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#15

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

With a ranking of #15, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Southeast Missouri State University carry an average student debt load of $24,562. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $197.

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The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at St. Scholastica take out is $24,500.

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#18

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $326.

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Mizzou take out is $21,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $372.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #20 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $28,750.

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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #21 on the list. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from CMU CGES take out $19,793 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#21

Winona State University

Winona, MN

With a ranking of #21, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Winona State carry an average student debt load of $26,437. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $150.

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#23

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

With a ranking of #23, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. UND is a large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from UND carry an average student debt load of $29,999.

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#24

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

Valley City State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Valley City State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Valley City.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Valley City State University take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#25

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at KU take out an average of $24,948 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $520.

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#29

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN
#31

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
33 Hamline University Saint Paul, MN
33 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
35 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
36 Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
37 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
38 Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN
39 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
40 Drake University Des Moines, IA
41 Friends University Wichita, KS

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific schools 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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