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2024 Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri

7 Colleges in Missouri
224 Master's Degrees
Elementary Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #19 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 224 master's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri The elementary teaching master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for elementary education students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Elementary Education in Missouri

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Missouri Schools for a Master's in Elementary Teaching

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Annual Graduates

University of Missouri - St Louis is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in elementary education. UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Missouri - St Louis

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Missouri State University - Springfield if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Missouri State University - Springfield

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education needs to take a look at University of Central Missouri. UCM is a fairly large public university located in the town of Warrensburg.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Central Missouri

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Webster University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Webster University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Truman State University

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Drury University
Springfield, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Drury University

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 355 73
Iowa 298 31
Kansas 254 317
Nebraska 211 83
North Dakota 167 14
South Dakota 130 1

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Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Secondary Education 144
Teacher Education 110
Teacher Development & Methodology 70
Adult & Continuing Education 14
Early Childhood Education 9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 1

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