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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

12 Colleges
$35,575 Avg Salary
$26,019 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree School for You

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in Mississippi with 1,592 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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

Top 10 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the best school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $22,401 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 $256.

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#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

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#3

University of Mississippi

University, MS

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $21,777 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $600.

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#4

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Blue Mountain College is a great place for teacher education grade specific students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Blue Mountain College take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from Delta State University carry an average student debtload of $22,220.

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#6

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from William Carey University take out $24,192 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Mississippi University for Women came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, grade specific ed graduates from MUW carry an average student debtload of $26,670.

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University of Southern Mississippi landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Southern Miss take out $27,187 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Jackson State University 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 Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Jackson State take out $31,440 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

Rust College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the distant town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

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 12 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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