2023 Best Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for teaching students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named William Woods University the best value school in the Plains States Region for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. William Woods University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fulton, Missouri that handed out 68 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
William Woods graduate students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since William Woods does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Doane University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Crete, Nebraska, and it awarded 17 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Doane Crete graduate students pay an average of $8,586 in tuition and fees each year.
Doane Crete does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 10% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Southwest Baptist University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in the Plains States Region . Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bolivar, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Southwest Baptist University are $5,388 per year.
Southwest Baptist University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Concordia University, Saint Paul is a great place for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
Concordia University, Saint Paul graduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Concordia University, Saint Paul. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State University - Moorhead. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
MSU Moorhead graduate students pay an average of $11,052 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that MSU Moorhead does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, MSU Moorhead is ranked #4 for overall quality in the Plains States Region .
Winona State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Winona State are $12,836 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Winona State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Winona State is ranked #1 for overall quality in the Plains States Region .
Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Drake is a private not-for-profit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Drake are $11,988 a year.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Drake. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Drake did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Evangel University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Evangel University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 9 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Evangel are $8,838 per year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Evangel does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 31% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Walden University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Walden University is a large private for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 361 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Walden University are $10,092 per year.
Since the graduate programs at Walden University are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Hamline University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hamline is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Hamline are $10,402 per year.
Online graduate courses are available at Hamline, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. This fairly large public school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 7 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,308 a year.
Minnesota State Mankato does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
North Dakota State University graduate students pay an average of $12,028 in tuition and fees each year.
Online graduate courses are available at North Dakota State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Dakota State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700 per year.
Bethel University Minnesota does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SMU MN are $10,890 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SMU MN does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 86% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Mary ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 3 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UMary are $13,304 a year.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UMary. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at St. Cloud State University are $13,412 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Cloud State University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, University of South Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. USD is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
USD graduate students pay an average of $12,768 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at USD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Missouri Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Missouri Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 19 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
MBU graduate students pay an average of $10,670 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at MBU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwestern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. SC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winfield, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at SC are $12,768 per year.
SC does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Baker University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Baker is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baldwin City, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Baker are $12,246 per year.
Baker does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at WSU are $15,323 per year.
WSU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lindenwood University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Lindenwood University are $9,784 a year.
Online graduate courses are available at Lindenwood University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Creighton University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 68 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Creighton are $19,096 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Creighton. In fact, around 50% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Creighton also made our Best Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #2.
Capella University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 423 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Capella University are $14,784 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, Capella University is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 79 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Maryville U are $15,696 per year.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Maryville U. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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