by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general education. Combined, these schools handed out 2,399 master's degrees in general education to qualified students.
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The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education.
Hamline University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in general education. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Those general education students who get their master's degree from Hamline University make $16,234 more than the standard education graduate.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general education needs to check out Saint Louis University. SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in general education from Saint Louis University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general education has to check out Winona State University. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Winona.
After graduating, education master's recipients usually make an average of $52,019 in the first five years of their career.
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Southwest Minnesota State University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general education. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Marshall.
Master's recipients from the general education major at Southwest Minnesota State University make $4,174 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Master's recipients from the general education degree program at Augustana University earn $9,888 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.
General Education master's degree recipients from University of Iowa receive an earnings boost of about $6,356 above the typical income of general education majors.
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Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Morningside College
Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Those general education students who get their master's degree from Bethel University Minnesota earn $6,001 more than the standard education grad.
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Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bolivar.
Master's students who receive their degree from the education program earn an average of $45,224 in the first couple years of working.
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MSU is a small public university located in the city of Minot.More information about a master’s in general education from Minot State University
Explore the best general education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 236 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 1,484 |
| Iowa | 154 | 196 |
| Kansas | 149 | 308 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 2 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 24 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 87 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 2,399 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 2,775 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,224 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,925 |
| Special Education | 1,639 |
| Student Counseling | 1,527 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,276 |
| Instructional Media Design | 483 |
| Teaching English or French | 249 |
| Other Education | 89 |
| Educational Assessment | 50 |
