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2023 Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

282 Colleges
$37,970 Avg Salary
$24,228 Avg Student Debt

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in the United States with 110,226 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 282 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online grade specific ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the most popular school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

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

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Out of the 282 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Liberty University take out is $30,445.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for teacher education grade specific students pursuing an online degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $195.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debtload of $44,891.

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Eastern Gateway Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools ranking. Eastern Gateway Community College is a very large public school located in the small city of Steubenville.

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#8

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from South Texas College carry an average student debtload of $5,197.

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#9

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

With a ranking of #9, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from ECU take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $279.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #10 on the list. FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from FIU carry an average student debtload of $20,250.

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#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.

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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Fort Hays State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at FHSU take out is $31,568. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $123, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from National University carry an average student debtload of $33,420.

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National Louis University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. NLU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at NLU accumulate an average of around $41,606 in student debt.

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#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at K -State take out is $24,681. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $270.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools ranking. UNCW is a large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UNCW take out an average of $19,600 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Orchard Park, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #18, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Wake Technical Community College take out is $17,072.

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With a ranking of #19, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at NWTC take out an average of $14,150 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $19,793.

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#22

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

With a ranking of #22, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Georgia Military College take out is $11,058.

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#23

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #23 on the list. University of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from University of West Georgia carry an average student debtload of $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $163.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at UW Seattle take out is $16,736.

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#25

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

Valley City State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Valley City State University take out is $25,500.

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#27

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN
#28

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL
#30

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC
#32

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL
#33

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO
#34

University of New England

Biddeford, ME
#35

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA
#36

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS
#36

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
#36

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX
#39

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, MI
#42

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for online Teacher Education Grade Specific students that almost earned our Most Popular Online Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
45 American College of Education Indianapolis, IN
46 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
47 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
47 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
47 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
50 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT
50 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
52 Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC
53 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN
53 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
55 Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NC
56 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
56 Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
56 Ball State University Muncie, IN

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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

Majors Similar to Grade Specific Ed

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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