by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 415 master's degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
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The child development master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality child development 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 for a Master's Degree 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 early childhood education students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood Education Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for early childhood education students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat University of North Dakota if you want to pursue a master's degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from University of North Dakota
It is hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in early childhood education. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from University of Northern Iowa
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in early childhood education needs to look into Walden University. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Walden University
Northwestern College is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in early childhood education. Located in the town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Northwestern College
Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Capella University
Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Concordia University, Saint Paul
Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from Saint Ambrose University
UCM is a large public university located in the town of Warrensburg.More information about a master’s in early childhood education from University of Central Missouri
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Early Childhood Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 743 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 482 |
| Teacher Education | 357 |
| Secondary Education | 294 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 137 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 22 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 20 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 4 |
