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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

489 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 489 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for grade specific ed majors pursuing a .

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Liberty University take out is $30,445.

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Out of the 489 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $16,829 in student debt.

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#3

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of West Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Livingston.

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#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

The excellent programs at Georgia Southern University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at GaSou accumulate an average of around $26,186 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $188.

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Out of the 489 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college 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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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. UNC Charlotte is a very 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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Kennesaw State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debt load of $28,687. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $214.

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#8

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at University of West Georgia take out is $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $163, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Florida International University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from FIU take out $20,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $24,500 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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#11

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

With a ranking of #11, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Cumberlands take out $19,327 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#12

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at VSU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college 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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#14

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

With a ranking of #14, Mississippi State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from TROY carry an average student debt load of $25,000.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNCW take out an average of $19,600 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Georgia Southwestern State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. GSW is a small public school located in the town of Americus.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at GSW accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Appalachian State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $22,149 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

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#19

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UARK take out is $24,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $428.

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#20

Mercer University

Macon, GA

With a ranking of #20, Mercer University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Mercer take out an average of $50,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $22,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $458.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $27,000 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 South Florida - Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

Grade Specific Ed majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $21,226 in student loans while working on their egree. 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 North Alabama landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UNA take out is $24,180. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $304, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #25, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Wake Technical Community College take out an average of $17,072 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#27

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#28

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS
#31

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
#35

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC
#39

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#39

Piedmont College

Demorest, GA
#42

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA
#43

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#46

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY
#47

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#48

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
#49

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 489 different Southeast teacher education grade specific schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Mississippi University, MS
51 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
53 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
53 University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR
55 Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
55 Alamance Community College Graham, NC
57 Murray State University Murray, KY
58 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
59 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
60 Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA
61 Marshall University Huntington, WV
62 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
63 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
64 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
65 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
65 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
65 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
68 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
68 Athens State University Athens, AL
70 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
71 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC
71 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
73 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
74 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
75 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
76 Harding University Searcy, AR
77 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
78 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
79 Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC
80 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
81 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
82 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
83 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC
84 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
85 Duke University Durham, NC
86 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
87 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
88 Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC
88 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
90 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
91 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
92 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
93 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
94 Gaston College Dallas, NC
94 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
96 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
97 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, 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.

  • 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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