by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,247 associate degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The education associate 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges 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 associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for education students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in education needs to check out Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the city of St. Cloud.More information about a associate in education from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in education. Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in education from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in education has to check out Northeast Community College. Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the remote town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in education from Northeast Community College
Mineral Area College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in education. MAC is a small public college located in the distant town of Park Hills.More information about a associate in education from Mineral Area College
Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Crowder College
Located in the town of Union, East Central College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from East Central College
Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Three Rivers College
OTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a associate in education from Ozarks Technical Community College
Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in education from Normandale Community College
Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Butler Community College
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 220 |
| Kansas | 35 | 136 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 90 |
| Iowa | 33 | 31 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 7 |
| Missouri | 32 | 520 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 19 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 624 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 454 |
| General Education | 111 |
| Teaching Assistants | 38 |
| Special Education | 20 |
