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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

55 Schools Ranked
$11,042 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 55 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
87 Total Awards
$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Plains States Region . Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

#2

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
69 Total Awards
$8,195 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valley City State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Valley City State University is a small public school located in Valley City, North Dakota that handed out 69 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Valley City State University is $8,195. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,969. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Valley City State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Valley City State University Report

64 Total Awards
$4,802 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Iowa Tech Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Iowa who attend Western Iowa Tech Community College full time pay an average of $4,802 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,826. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Western Iowa Tech Community College Report

56 Total Awards
$5,971 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at North Iowa Area Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Plains States Region . North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Iowa Area Community College is $5,971. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,547. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

Since North Iowa Area Community College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full North Iowa Area Community College Report

#5

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
54 Total Awards
$13,558 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 54 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,558 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Rasmussen University - Minnesota 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. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report

#6

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
42 Total Awards
$9,078 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, University of Central Missouri did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. UCM is a fairly large public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,078 in tuition and fees if they attend UCM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,815. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UCM. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Central Missouri Report

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
26 Total Awards
$10,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Kansas State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at K -State is $10,420. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,491. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at K -State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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24 Total Awards
$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,200. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minnesota State Mankato. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$9,806 Average Tuition & Fees

Bemidji State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Bemidji State University is $9,806. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bemidji State University. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
13 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees

Ridgewater College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Ridgewater College is $5,914. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Ridgewater College Report

#11

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
11 Total Awards
$35,532 Average Tuition & Fees

St Catherine University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 11 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at St. Kate’s is $35,532. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Kate’s. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full St Catherine University Report

#11

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
11 Total Awards
$6,052 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This small public school is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College is $6,052. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northland Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$13,850 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Duluth is $13,850. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,148. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Duluth does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota
10 Total Awards

Martin Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. MLC is located in New Ulm, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Online courses are available at MLC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Martin Luther College Report

#13

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota
10 Total Awards
$2,684 Average Tuition & Fees

Oglala Lakota College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Oglala Lakota College is a small public school situated in Kyle, South Dakota. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Oglala Lakota College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,684. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Oglala Lakota College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Oglala Lakota College Report

#13

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$46,221 Average Tuition & Fees

Hamline University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Hamline is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 basic certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Hamline, expect to pay an average of $46,221 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online 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. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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8 Total Awards
$6,286 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Granite Falls, Minnesota that handed out 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $6,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota West. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,936. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Minnesota West 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, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Minnesota West Community and Technical College Report

#17

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
8 Total Awards
$11,847 Average Tuition & Fees

Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,847. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - North Dakota does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
6 Total Awards
$5,088 Average Tuition & Fees

Crowder College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Crowder College is a public institution located in Neosho, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,088 to cover tuition and fees at Crowder College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Crowder College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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6 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at M State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
5 Total Awards
$8,715 Average Tuition & Fees

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Missouri who attend Southeast Missouri State University full time pay an average of $8,715 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,285. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeast Missouri State University. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota
5 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

South Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. South Central College is located in North Mankato, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 basic certificates to qualified students.

South Central College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at South Central College, 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, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full South Central College Report

#21

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
5 Total Awards
$10,596 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Dakota who attend UND full time pay an average of $10,596 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,037. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity 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.

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#21

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
5 Total Awards
$8,294 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Missouri State is $8,294. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,498. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Missouri State does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
4 Total Awards
$5,874 Average Tuition & Fees

St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 4 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,874 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St Cloud Technical and Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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