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

295 Colleges
$38,809 Avg Salary
$24,941 Avg Student Debt

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Teacher Education Subject Specific is the #23 most popular major in the country with 43,297 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific 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 295 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 Subject Specific program at each school on the list.

Check out the subject specific ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

Our analysis found Virginia Commonwealth University to be the most popular school for teacher education subject specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from VCU take out $26,969 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $231.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from UCF carry an average student debt load of $21,600. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $282.

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The excellent programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education subject specific schools in the Southeast Region . Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Louisiana State University take out $22,728 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from A-State carry an average student debt load of $25,873.

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Out of the 295 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a very large student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at UofL take out an average of $22,941 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Georgia State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Georgia State take out an average of $27,762 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $154.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at UK accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $209, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from UGA carry an average student debt load of $21,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $189.

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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from WVU carry an average student debt load of $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $325.

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#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Old Dominion take out is $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $165, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #11, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from UF take out $18,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#12

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

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#13

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #13 on the list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Clemson accumulate an average of around $24,757 in student debt.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

Subject Specific Ed majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $21,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #15, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Appalachian State take out an average of $22,539 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $216, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at UAB take out is $24,861. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $261, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at VSU take out is $31,000.

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With a ranking of #18, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from UL Lafayette take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $188.

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#19

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from ECU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Florida International University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at FIU take out an average of $17,675 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#21

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Radford carry an average student debt load of $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $189.

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

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at NC State take out is $22,750.

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#23

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Auburn carry an average student debt load of $23,500.

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#24

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Delta State University carry an average student debt load of $25,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $96, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Alabama came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from USA take out $25,390 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 $264.

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#26

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#27

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#27

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#29

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#30

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
#31

Piedmont College

Demorest, GA
#33

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#34

Longwood University

Farmville, VA
#35

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL
#38

Athens State University

Athens, AL
#39

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#40

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
#43

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

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 Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
45 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
45 William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS
47 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
48 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
48 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
50 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
50 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
52 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
53 University of Mississippi University, MS
54 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
55 Lee University Cleveland, TN
56 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
57 Harding University Searcy, AR
57 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA
59 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR

Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education subject specific schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,327
Virginia 1,393
North Carolina 904
Florida 1,534
Tennessee 421
Kentucky 1,105
South Carolina 596
Louisiana 694
Arkansas 825
Alabama 722
Mississippi 616
West Virginia 309

One of 14 majors within the area of study, teacher education subject specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Subject Specific Ed

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.

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