2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, teacher education subject specific was ranked #23 in the country. In fact 43,297 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for subject specific ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools
Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best value school for teacher education subject specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,568 a year. Subject Specific Ed majors at ENMU - Main Campus take out an average of $26,813 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carl Albert State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Carl Albert State College is a small public school located in the town of Poteau.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carl Albert State College are $7,942 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
Grand Canyon University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,189 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debtload of $22,715.
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Out of the 71 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWOSU are $15,001 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Phoenix is a great value for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Ottawa University - Phoenix is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ottawa University - Phoenix are $13,281 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ottawa University - Phoenix also did well on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Northeastern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,755 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from NSU carry an average student debtload of $26,477.
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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNM are $7,540 a year.
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University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UCO undergraduate students pay an average of $18,917 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at UCO accumulate an average of around $23,635 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public college with a very large student population.
UT Rio Grande Valley undergraduate students pay an average of $19,333 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #10, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. SWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Weatherford.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,023 per year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at SWOSU accumulate an average of around $21,025 in student debt.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Teacher Education Subject Specific students in the Southwest Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 12 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Waxahachie, TX |
| 13 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 14 | MSU Texas | Wichita Falls, TX |
Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State
Explore the best teacher education subject specific schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 927 |
| Arizona | 1,553 |
| Oklahoma | 583 |
| New Mexico | 289 |
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Majors Related to Subject Specific Ed
Teacher Education Subject Specific is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| 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 Aparajita Datta.
More about our data sources and methodologies.