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

214 Colleges
$37,281 Avg Salary
$20,141 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.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 214 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our analysis found Grand Canyon University to be the most popular school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $38,584 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $97.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Phoenix - Arizona is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $44,891 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $19,383. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $197, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Arizona University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from NAU take out $17,645 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $201.

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#5

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from South Texas College take out $5,197 in student loans while working on their degree.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $9,372 in student debt.

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Sam Houston State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. SHSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.

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#8

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at El Centro College accumulate an average of around $11,201 in student debt.

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#9

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from CNM take out $9,562 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.

Grade Specific Ed majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public school with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at University of Oklahoma take out an average of $24,089 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $437.

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Southeastern Oklahoma State University carry an average student debt load of $25,087.

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With a ranking of #14, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. UNM is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UNM accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.

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El Paso Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from El Paso Community College carry an average student debt load of $5,500.

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#16

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College 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 large city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Northwest Vista College take out is $9,500.

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#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona 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 city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $507, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Collin County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #18 on the list. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Collin County Community College District carry an average student debt load of $10,800.

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Austin Community College District ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $13,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.

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Tarrant County College District ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Tarrant County College carry an average student debt load of $10,500.

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With a ranking of #22, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Stillwater.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at OSU accumulate an average of around $23,501 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $335, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Central Oklahoma came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UCO is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Edmond.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from UCO carry an average student debt load of $25,148.

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#24

Odessa College

Odessa, TX

Odessa College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #24 on the list. Odessa College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Odessa.

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#25

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Santa Fe, SFCC is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at SFCC accumulate an average of around $20,018 in student debt.

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#27

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX
#29

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX
#31

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
33 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM
34 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
35 Lee College Baytown, TX
36 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
37 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
37 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
39 Clovis Community College Clovis, NM
40 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
41 Northeast Lakeview College Universal City, TX
42 Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX
42 Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 4,681
Arizona 6,189
Oklahoma 1,268
New Mexico 782

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.

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