by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,120 master's degrees in 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their master's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in education. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in education from University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - St Louis is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in education. UMSL is a large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in education from University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in education from Saint Louis University
It is difficult to beat Missouri State University - Springfield if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Missouri State University - Springfield
Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Northwest Missouri State University
UCM is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Warrensburg.More information about a master’s in education from University of Central Missouri
Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles.More information about a master’s in education from Lindenwood University
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in education from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, MBU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Missouri 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 | 31 | 4,677 |
| Kansas | 30 | 2,604 |
| Iowa | 29 | 1,254 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 2,343 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 522 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 428 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 725 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 542 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 440 |
| Student Counseling | 406 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 321 |
| Special Education | 213 |
| General Education | 174 |
| Instructional Media Design | 151 |
| Other Education | 80 |
| Teaching English or French | 47 |
