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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region

214 Colleges
$37,281 Avg Salary
$20,141 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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.

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 214 schools in the Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region .

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the most popular school in the Southwest Region for teacher education grade specific students. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $38,584 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region 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 debt load of $44,891.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $19,383 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $197.

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The excellent programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southwest Region . NAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from NAU carry an average student debt load of $17,645. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $201.

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#5

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

Out of the 214 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Texas College landed the # 5 spot on the list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.

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

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from San Jacinto College take out $9,372 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Sam Houston State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #8 on the list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from El Centro College take out $11,201 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from CNM carry an average student debt load of $9,562.

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#9

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #9 on the list. Texas State is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos.

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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 most popular 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 school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at North Harris Montgomery take out is $9,500.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Norman.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at University of Oklahoma take out is $24,089. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $437, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #13, Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Durant.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University take out an average of $25,087 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from UNM take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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El Paso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #15 on the list. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso.

Grade Specific Ed majors at El Paso Community College take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from University of Arizona take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $507.

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#16

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Northwest Vista College is a large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Northwest Vista College accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

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Collin County Community College District landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Collin County Community College District take out an average of $10,800 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Austin Community College District came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that grade specific ed majors at Austin Community College District take out is $13,750.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #21, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at Tarrant County College take out an average of $10,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #22, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from OSU take out $23,501 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 $335.

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University of Central Oklahoma came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public school with a large student population.

Grade Specific Ed majors at UCO take out an average of $25,148 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#24

Odessa College

Odessa, TX

Odessa College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Odessa, Odessa College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#25

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education grade specific programs. SFCC is a small public school located in the small suburb of Santa Fe.

On average, grade specific ed graduates from SFCC take out $20,018 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#27

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX
#29

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX
#31

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Grade Specific Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
33 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM
34 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
35 Lee College Baytown, TX
36 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
37 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
37 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
39 Clovis Community College Clovis, NM
40 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
41 Northeast Lakeview College Universal City, TX
42 Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX
42 Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 6,189
Texas 4,681
New Mexico 782
Oklahoma 1,268

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.

  • 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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