by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of elementary education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 917 bachelor's degrees in elementary education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The elementary teaching bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 colleges for elementary 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 Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Winona State University is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Winona State University
Martin Luther College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Martin Luther College
It is hard to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Minnesota State University - Mankato
MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Saint Cloud State University
Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Concordia University, Saint Paul
Located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from College of Saint Benedict
Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from The College of Saint Scholastica
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 1,137 |
| Iowa | 403 | 1,175 |
| Kansas | 352 | 982 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 528 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 328 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 253 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 211 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 25 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 17 |
| Secondary Education | 16 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 13 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 10 |
