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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

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in the United States with 10,661 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search 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 teaching 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.

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

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 fairly large public school located in the 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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. 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

The excellent programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 on this year’s 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 college 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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With a ranking of #6, University of Central Missouri did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public school with a 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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the 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 city of Wichita, WSU is a public school 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 large 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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. 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 came in at #11 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 Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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Fort Hays State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. FHSU is a fairly 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

Emporia State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region list. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote 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 town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college 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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the 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

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the 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 came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #18 on the list. 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 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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With a ranking of #20, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly 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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. 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

Winona State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant 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

University of North Dakota landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. UND is a fairly 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 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 came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very 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 colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

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

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

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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