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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi

22 Colleges
$31,321 Avg Salary
$22,074 Avg Student Debt

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

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The Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Grade Specific program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the most popular school in Mississippi for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Mississippi State take out $21,500 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 $256.

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#2

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi list. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from William Carey University carry an average student debt load of $23,218.

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#3

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Delta State University take out $24,050 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in Mississippi. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Jackson State take out an average of $30,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

University of Mississippi

University, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Mississippi is a great place for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Ole Miss take out an average of $24,262 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $600.

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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Southern Miss accumulate an average of around $27,083 in student debt.

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#7

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from MC carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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Holmes Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Mississippi list. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Holmes Community College take out an average of $5,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Mississippi Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public school with a small student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Mississippi Valley State University take out an average of $34,197 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

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Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 22 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.

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