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Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

114 Colleges
$14,324 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$41,001 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, teacher education subject specific was ranked #23 in the country. In fact 43,297 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 114 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for subject specific ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top 15% Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools

#1

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE
$7,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Chadron State College to be the best value school for teacher education subject specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Chadron State College is a small public school located in the town of Chadron.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chadron State College are $7,206 per year. On average, subject specific ed graduates from Chadron State College take out $24,637 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE
$7,458 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSC are $7,458 a year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at WSC take out is $24,925.

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#3

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO
$6,510 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Three Rivers College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education subject specific schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Three Rivers College are $6,510 a year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Three Rivers College take out is $11,273.

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$5,010 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeast Community College is a great value for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Northeast undergraduate students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees each year.

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$8,163 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.

MSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,163 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at MSU take out is $31,000.

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#6

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

Valley City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Valley City State University are $12,969 per year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Valley City State University carry an average student debtload of $26,105.

Valley City State University did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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#7

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND
$9,942 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Dickinson State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DSU are $9,942 a year. On average, subject specific ed graduates from DSU take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN
$46,221 Average Tuition & Fees

Hamline University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hamline are $46,221 per year.

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Bemidji State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are $9,806 per year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Bemidji State University take out is $26,294.

Bemidji State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list.

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#10

Peru State College

Peru, NE
$7,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Peru State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Peru State are $7,800 per year.

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#11

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND
$10,756 Average Tuition & Fees

Mayville State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mayville.

Mayville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,756 in tuition and fees each year.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 a year.

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$9,482 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Marshall.

Southwest Minnesota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,482 in tuition and fees each year.

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$36,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Nebraska came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward.

Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate students pay an average of $36,310 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Concordia University, Nebraska accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#15

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD

With a ranking of #15, Northern State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. NSU is a small public school located in the town of Aberdeen.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $11,947 per year.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,200 a year. On average, subject specific ed graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN
$9,394 Average Tuition & Fees

Metropolitan State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Metro State carry an average student debtload of $30,425.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
18 University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD
19 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
20 Concordia University, Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN
21 Winona State University Winona, MN
22 Morningside College Sioux City, IA

Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education subject specific schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,189
Minnesota 1,158
Kansas 711
Iowa 599
Nebraska 451
North Dakota 312
South Dakota 198

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
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 Aparajita Datta.

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