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

236 Colleges
$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 degrees and certificates were awarded to teacher education grade specific students, making the major the most popular in the country.

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 236 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Teacher Education Grade Specific

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

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

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Out of the 236 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Boone.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Appalachian State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,639. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $220, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debtload of $22,390. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $168.

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Out of the 236 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from FIU carry an average student debtload of $23,621.

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Out of the 236 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UGA take out $18,920 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $221.

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#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECU is a very large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $22,914 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $279.

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University of North Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public college with a large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNG take out an average of $20,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teacher education grade specific students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UF take out an average of $17,287 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

With a ranking of #10, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at FGCU take out an average of $18,319 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $25,739 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $195.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. UNCW is a large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UNCW take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,160. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.

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#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Florida State take out an average of $19,891 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#14

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Lynchburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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#15

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

With a ranking of #15, Mississippi State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Mississippi State take out an average of $22,401 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 $256.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UCF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,797.

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#17

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $15,657 in student debt.

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#19

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

Augusta University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Augusta University carry an average student debtload of $28,823.

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#20

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Siloam Springs, JBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#21

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $22,056. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $458.

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#22

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $336.

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With a ranking of #23, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,997. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.

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#24

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,081. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#25

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

With a ranking of #25, Samford University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN
#27

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#29

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#31

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA
#32

Stetson University

DeLand, FL
#33

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY
#34

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#35

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
36 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
37 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
38 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
39 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
40 Flagler College - St Augustine Saint Augustine, FL
41 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
42 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
43 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
44 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
45 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
46 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
47 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 1,644
Tennessee 1,526
North Carolina 3,759
Georgia 4,845
Florida 3,339
Virginia 1,857
West Virginia 533
South Carolina 1,615
Arkansas 1,727
Louisiana 780
Mississippi 1,592
Alabama 2,521

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

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.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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