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2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

49 Ranked Colleges
2,362 Degrees Awarded
$15,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 102,079 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, teacher education grade specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,168 and had an average of $25,432 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 10,515 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,691 and $26,746 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,362 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 49 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education grade specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education grade specific programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teacher education grade specific program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 264 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMN Twin Cities Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#2

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, Nebraska

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Saint Mary landed the #2 spot on the list. College of Saint Mary is a small school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 32 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Mary are $17,124, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Valley City State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Valley City, North Dakota, and it awarded 13 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Valley City State University are $7,473, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 163 diplomas to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154.

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#5

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Truman State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Truman State is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Truman State are $16,551, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. DSU is located in Dickinson, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dickinson State University are $6,576.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNOMAHA is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 90 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374.

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#8

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

University of Northern Iowa landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNI is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 13 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UNI also took the #8 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas

Emporia State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Emporia, Kansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 82 degrees to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

ESU also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at ESU are $22,058, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 186 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $48-$75k list, K -State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #11, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Minnesota State Mankato not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#12

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

UND also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326.

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#20 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 40 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St Catherine University are $17,400.

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#15

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas

With a ranking of #15, Pittsburg State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and it awarded 103 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $48-$75k list, Pitt State has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt State are $19,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa

Simpson College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Simpson College is a small school located in Indianola, Iowa that handed out 6 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Simpson College are $8,868, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Hamline University is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 89 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Hamline also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline University are $11,577, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Mayville State University

Mayville, North Dakota

Mayville State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Mayville, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Mayville State University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mayville State University are $6,263, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 112 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 54 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $48-$75k list, Concordia University, Saint Paul has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550.

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The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The College of Saint Scholastica is a small school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 77 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Scholastica also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Scholastica are $15,502.

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northwest is located in Maryville, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Northwest also took the #0 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest are $6,673.

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#23

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Rockhurst University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Rockhurst also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rockhurst are $16,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCM is a medium-sized school located in Warrensburg, Missouri that handed out 79 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNK is located in Kearney, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNK are $14,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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