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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

282 Colleges
$36,495 Avg Salary
$23,850 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 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 282 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Teacher Education Grade Specific

Our analysis found Rasmussen University - Florida to be the best school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $16,829 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 282 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Appalachian State take out $22,149 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 282 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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#4

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC

The excellent programs at Stanly Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . Stanly Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Albemarle.

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#5

Duke University

Durham, NC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $221.

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Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at FIU take out an average of $20,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. FGCU is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from FGCU carry an average student debtload of $18,846.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Central Piedmont Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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#11

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNG take out an average of $20,310 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Florida State accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.

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#13

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Lynchburg carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#14

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #15 on the list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $26,000. 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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#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from ECU carry an average student debtload of $24,500. 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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#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. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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#18

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UF accumulate an average of around $16,054 in student debt.

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University of Central Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $22,750 in student debt.

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#20

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

With a ranking of #20, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. 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 $29,039 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Greensboro take out $24,009 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $168, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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North Carolina State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $22,032 in student debt.

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#23

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #23 on the list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from JBU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $15,685 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#25

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

Wheeling University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#29

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA
#30

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#31

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA
#32

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#33

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#34

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#35

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#36

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA
#37

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA
#38

Stetson University

DeLand, FL
#39

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN
#40

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Asbury University Wilmore, KY
44 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
45 Flagler College - St Augustine Saint Augustine, FL
46 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
47 Marymount University Arlington, VA
48 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
49 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
50 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
51 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
52 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
53 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
54 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
55 Clayton State University Morrow, GA
56 Piedmont College Demorest, GA

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific schools 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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