by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for art education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in art education to qualified students.
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The art education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality art 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:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for art education students working on their bachelor's 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 Art Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in art education.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in art education has to look into Minnesota State University - Mankato. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the city of Mankato.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Minnesota State University - Mankato
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in art education. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Winona State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in art education. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Winona State University
It is hard to beat Saint Cloud State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in art education. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Saint Cloud State University
UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from University of Northern Iowa
Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Emporia State University
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from University of Iowa
WSC is a small public college located in the distant town of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Wayne State College
Valley City State University is a small public university located in the remote town of Valley City.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Valley City State University
Northwest is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Maryville.More information about a bachelor’s in art education from Northwest Missouri State University
Explore the best art education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 46 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 28 |
| Iowa | 403 | 34 |
| Kansas | 352 | 26 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 3 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 5 |
One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Art Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 476 |
| Music Education | 474 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 238 |
| Social Studies Education | 206 |
| Mathematics Education | 164 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 157 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 134 |
| Health Education | 89 |
| History Education | 79 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 59 |
