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

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$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 Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 339 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 6% are male.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Liberty University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,676.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

About 89% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 11% are male.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UCF take out an average of $23,797 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 99% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 1% are male.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from FIU take out $23,621 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kennesaw State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

About 95% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 5% are male.

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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#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at East Carolina University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 95% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $22,914 in student debt. 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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#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 226 students majoring in grade specific ed at Mississippi State, 9% are male and 91% are female.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Mississippi State take out an average of $22,401 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Appalachian State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 223 students majoring in grade specific ed at Appalachian State, 12% are male and 88% are female.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Appalachian State take out $20,639 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

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#8

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 222 students majoring in grade specific ed at GaSou, 9% are male and 91% are female.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at GaSou take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,471. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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University of North Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.

Women make up 92% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNG take out $20,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Tennessee Technological University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

About 87% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 13% are male.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $18,557 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $102.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

About 92% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 8% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $22,997. 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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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 94% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $26,392 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $401.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 93% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNCW take out $21,160 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 10% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $18,920 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $221.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.

Women make up 93% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debt load of $24,097. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $180.

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#16

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a very large student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 4% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Ole Miss carry an average student debt load of $21,777. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $600.

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#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

Women make up 91% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $741.

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#18

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 98% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 2% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $22,056. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $458.

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#19

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Women make up 87% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $28,286 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $150, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at WKU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,246. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $237.

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#21

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 6% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from NKU carry an average student debt load of $25,599. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.

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#21

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 76% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from TROY take out $25,563 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#21

Athens State University

Athens, AL

Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 95% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Athens State University take out $27,594 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in grade specific ed at the school are women while 8% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $457.

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University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 95% of the grade specific ed majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Southern Miss take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,187.

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#28

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#31

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
#32

Marshall University

Huntington, WV
#35

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL
#37

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#38

Murray State University

Murray, KY
#40

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA
#41

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
#42

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#44

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#45

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC
#45

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS
#45

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
51 The University of Tennessee - Martin Martin, TN
52 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
53 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
54 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
54 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
54 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
57 Delta State University Cleveland, MS
57 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
59 Harding University Searcy, AR
60 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
60 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC
62 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
62 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
62 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
62 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
66 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
67 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
67 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
67 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
67 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL

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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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