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2024 Best Social Science Teacher Education Schools in the Plains States Region

21 Colleges in the Plains States Region
149 Social Science Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in social science teacher education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #588 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Science Teacher Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 149 degrees in social science teacher education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Social Science Teacher Education School

Best Social Science Teacher Education Schools in the Plains States Region The social science teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Science Teacher Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Social Science Teacher Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Social Science Teacher Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Social Science Teacher Education
Master's Degrees in Social Science Teacher Education

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Science Teacher Education Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Social Science Teacher Education in the Plains States Region

The schools below may not offer all types of social science teacher education degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Social Science Teacher Education

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
32 Social Science Teacher Education Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you want to pursue a degree in social science teacher education. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were about 32 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
41.7% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Northern Iowa if you want to pursue a degree in social science teacher education. UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.

There were roughly 24 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in social science teacher education from University of Northern Iowa

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
46.7% Growth in Graduates

Winona State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in social science teacher education. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #408 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Winona State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 15 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE

Wayne State College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in social science teacher education. WSC is a small public college located in the town of Wayne. This college ranks 9th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 2 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at WSC in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In ND

Valley City State University is a small public university located in the remote town of Valley City. A Best Colleges rank of #333 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Valley City State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Valley City State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Located in the distant town of Hastings, Hastings is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #694 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hastings is a great college overall.More information about a degree in social science teacher education from Hastings College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
72.7% Growth in Graduates

Northwest is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Maryville. A Best Colleges rank of #727 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwest is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE

Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 12th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 3 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Chadron State College in the most recent data year.

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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
25.0% Growth in Graduates

UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck. A Best Colleges rank of #312 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMary is a great university overall.

There were about 4 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at UMary in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In ND

DSU is a small public university located in the town of Dickinson. This university ranks 9th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 6 social science teacher education students who graduated with this degree at DSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in social science teacher education from Dickinson State University

Best Social Science Teacher Education Colleges by State

Explore the best social science teacher education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota74212
Missouri69320
Iowa64820
Kansas5992
Nebraska50037
North Dakota4166
South Dakota3810

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Social Science Teacher Education is one of 37 different types of Teacher Education Subject Specific programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching1,037
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas670
Music Education663
Reading Teacher Education571
Mathematics Education269
English & Language Arts Education241
Agricultural Teacher Education238
Social Studies Education171
Science Education168
Art Education143

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