2025 Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Plains States Region
18
Colleges in the Plains States Region
171
Social Studies Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
A degree in
social studies education is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #291 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 171 degrees in social studies education to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Social Studies Education School
The social studies 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 Studies Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Social Studies 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 Studies Education Rankings by Degree Level
The social studies teacher 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 Social Studies Education Schools in the Plains States Region.
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Best Schools for Social Studies Education in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social studies teacher education degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Social Studies Teacher Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in social studies education. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #412 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were roughly 17 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in social studies education. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #382 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 16 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MN
Any student pursuing a degree in social studies education has to take a look at Martin Luther College. MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of New Ulm.
There were about 7 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Martin Luther College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
It's hard to beat Saint Cloud State University if you want to pursue a degree in social studies education. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 8 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were approximately 17 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at ESU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Emporia State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 22 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from University of Iowa
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 30th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 7 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 10 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MN
UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.
There were approximately 3 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #301 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were about 4 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent year we have data available.
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