by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Science Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in science education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The physical science education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical science 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 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.
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 schools for science education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Science Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in science education.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in science education has to look into University of Nebraska - Lincoln. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in science education needs to check out North Dakota State University - Main Campus. North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the city of Fargo.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
It's hard to beat Martin Luther College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in science education. Located in the distant town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from Martin Luther College
It's difficult to beat Emporia State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in science education. ESU is a small public university located in the remote town of Emporia.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from Emporia State University
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from University of Iowa
Located in the distant town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from Wayne State College
UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Duluth.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Chadron State College is a small public college located in the town of Chadron.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from Chadron State College
WSU is a large public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a bachelor’s in science education from Wichita State University
Explore the best science education schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 10 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 27 |
| Iowa | 403 | 10 |
| Kansas | 352 | 1 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 19 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 1 |
One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Science 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 |
| Art Education | 145 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 134 |
| Health Education | 89 |
| History Education | 79 |
