by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 532 doctor's degrees in education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their doctor'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 Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Missouri - Columbia
It's difficult to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in education from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Lindenwood University is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in education. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Lindenwood University
Saint Louis University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in education. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Saint Louis University
MBU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in education from Missouri Baptist University
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Missouri - St Louis
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the distant town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Southwest Baptist University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 975 |
| Kansas | 26 | 125 |
| Iowa | 26 | 81 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 225 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 40 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 23 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 328 |
| General Education | 73 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 47 |
| Educational Assessment | 47 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
| Other Education | 16 |
| Special Education | 4 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 |
