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

172 Colleges
$41,001 Avg Salary
$24,858 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 172 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Subject Specific program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges.

#1

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Iowa the most popular school in the Plains States Region for teacher education subject specific students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from UNI take out $25,695 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

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Out of the 172 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $243.

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#3

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Valley City State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a public college with a small student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Valley City State University take out $26,105 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at ESU take out an average of $23,375 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $148.

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Out of the 172 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at FHSU accumulate an average of around $22,375 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $207, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $27,000.

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Iowa State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $23,875 in student debt.

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Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Northwest carry an average student debt load of $25,730. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $229.

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#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

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#10

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #10 on the list. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Pittsburg.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Pitt State carry an average student debt load of $24,000.

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#11

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at St. Cloud State University accumulate an average of around $30,940 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. OTC is a large public school located in the city of Springfield.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at OTC take out is $11,375.

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#14

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNK is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from UNK carry an average student debt load of $27,562.

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#16

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at KU accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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#17

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #17 on the list. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from North Dakota State University take out $24,791 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Teacher Education Subject Specific at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report

Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from MSU Moorhead take out $29,273 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $30,647 in student debt.

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#21

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

With a ranking of #21, Wichita State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wichita.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at WSU take out is $28,290.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debt load of $24,750.

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#23

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.

Subject Specific Ed majors at UCM take out an average of $24,646 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $177.

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#24

Winona State University

Winona, MN

With a ranking of #24, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Winona State take out is $28,000.

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With a ranking of #24, Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Subject Specific Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
26 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
27 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
28 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
29 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
29 Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
31 North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA
32 Truman State University Kirksville, MO
33 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
34 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education subject specific colleges 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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