2023 Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Valley City State University the best school in the Plains States Region for teaching students working on their basic certificate.
Students from North Dakota who attend Valley City State University full time pay an average of $8,195 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,969.
Online courses are available at Valley City State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $13,850 in tuition and fees if they attend UMN Duluth full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,148.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Duluth does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Cloud State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Cloud State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,010.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Cloud State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 23 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMN Twin Cities. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,818.
UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $10,420 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend K -State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,491.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at K -State. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota State Mankato. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,200.
Minnesota State Mankato does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Students from South Dakota who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,947.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NSU. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,558. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bemidji State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Bemidji State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,806. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Bemidji State University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minot State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at MSU is $8,163. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hamline University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.
Hamline does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,221. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Hamline does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.
If you want to attend St. Kate’s, expect to pay an average of $35,532 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Kate’s does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Moorhead is $9,468. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,564.
One thing to take note of is that MSU Moorhead does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Dakota landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.
In-state students pay an average of $10,596 in tuition and fees if they attend UND full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,037.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UND. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #15 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,847 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Kansas ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,639 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Kansas. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Rasmussen University - Kansas is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,482 to cover tuition and fees at Southwest Minnesota State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Southwest Minnesota State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 20% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wichita State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,165.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
North Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.
If you want to attend North Central University, expect to pay an average of $27,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that North Central University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Central Missouri landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.
Students from Missouri who attend UCM full time pay an average of $9,078 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,815.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UCM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Students from Missouri who attend Missouri State full time pay an average of $8,294 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,498.
Missouri State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast Missouri State University is $8,715. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,285.
One thing to take note of is that Southeast Missouri State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list.
The average tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College is $5,874. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that St Cloud Technical and Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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