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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

236 Colleges
$35,575 Avg Salary
$26,019 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 110,226 teacher education grade specific students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #6 most popular in the country.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 236 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for grade specific ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Teacher Education Grade Specific

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $20,639 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

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Out of the 236 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $22,390 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $168, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 236 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at FIU take out an average of $23,621 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UGA carry an average student debtload of $18,920. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $221.

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#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from ECU take out $22,914 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $279, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of North Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UNG take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,988.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,287.

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#10

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

With a ranking of #10, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. FGCU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at FGCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,319.

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With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debtload of $25,739. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #12 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $21,160 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Florida State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,891.

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#14

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#15

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Mississippi State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,401. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Central Florida ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $23,797 in student debt.

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#17

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

With a ranking of #17, Wake Forest University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $15,657 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#19

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

With a ranking of #19, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Augusta University take out an average of $28,823 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#20

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.

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#21

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Auburn take out an average of $22,056 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $458.

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#22

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $336.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $22,997 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#24

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at KSU Georgia accumulate an average of around $28,081 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $214.

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#25

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

With a ranking of #25, Samford University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

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Rest of the Top Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN
#27

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#29

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#31

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA
#32

Stetson University

DeLand, FL
#33

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY
#34

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#35

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
36 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
37 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
38 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
39 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
40 Flagler College - St Augustine Saint Augustine, FL
41 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
42 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
43 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
44 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
45 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
46 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
47 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,845
Virginia 1,857
North Carolina 3,759
Florida 3,339
Tennessee 1,526
Kentucky 1,644
South Carolina 1,615
Louisiana 780
Arkansas 1,727
Alabama 2,521
Mississippi 1,592
West Virginia 533

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

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