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2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

295 Colleges
$38,809 Avg Salary
$24,941 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific School for You

In 2020-2021, 43,297 teacher education subject specific students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 295 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teacher Education Subject Specific program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for subject specific ed majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Commonwealth University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $26,969 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 $231.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from UCF take out $21,600 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $282, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $22,728 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from A-State take out $25,873 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The excellent programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education subject specific schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from UofL carry an average student debt load of $22,941.

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Georgia State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Georgia State carry an average student debt load of $27,762. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $154, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

With a ranking of #7, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at UK take out is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $209.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from UGA 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 $189.

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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from WVU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $325, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at Old Dominion 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 $165.

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#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at UF accumulate an average of around $18,625 in student debt.

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#12

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

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#13

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Clemson take out is $24,757.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teacher education subject specific programs. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $21,000.

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With a ranking of #15, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $22,539. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $216.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Subject Specific Ed majors at UAB take out an average of $24,861 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $261.

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#17

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.

Subject Specific Ed majors at VSU take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at UL Lafayette accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $188, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Florida International University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from FIU carry an average student debt load of $17,675.

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#21

Radford University

Radford, VA

With a ranking of #21, Radford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Radford take out $26,000 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 $189.

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North Carolina State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

Subject Specific Ed majors at NC State take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#23

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Auburn take out $23,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.

On average, subject specific ed graduates from Delta State University take out $25,750 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $96.

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University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at USA accumulate an average of around $25,390 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#26

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
#27

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#27

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#29

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#30

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
#31

Piedmont College

Demorest, GA
#33

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#34

Longwood University

Farmville, VA
#35

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL
#38

Athens State University

Athens, AL
#39

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#40

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
#43

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Honorable Mentions

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 Subject Specific Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
45 William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS
45 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
47 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
48 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
48 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
50 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
50 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
52 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
53 University of Mississippi University, MS
54 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
55 Lee University Cleveland, TN
56 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
57 Harding University Searcy, AR
57 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA
59 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR

Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 1,105
Tennessee 421
North Carolina 904
Georgia 1,327
Florida 1,534
Virginia 1,393
West Virginia 309
South Carolina 596
Arkansas 825
Louisiana 694
Mississippi 616
Alabama 722

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

Subject Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 8,121
Reading Teacher Education 6,490
Music Education 4,761
Mathematics Education 3,395
English & Language Arts Education 3,113
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 2,335
Social Studies Education 1,968
Art Education 1,837
Health Education 1,801
Science Education 1,371
Agricultural Teacher Education 1,130
Biology Education 865
History Education 804
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education 715
Technology Education 575
Social Science Teacher Education 474
Technical Teacher Education 462
Spanish Education 457
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 370
Modern Language Education 338
Drama & Dance Education 293
Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 286
Chemistry Education 238
Computer Teacher Education 217
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 185
Earth Science Teacher Education 169
Physics Education 152
Environmental Education 96
Speech Teacher Education 68
French Language Teacher Education 55
Driver & Safety Teacher Education 55
Health Occupations Teacher Education 48
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 22
Distributive Education 11
German Language Teacher Education 8
Psychology Teacher Education 5
Latin Teacher Education 4
Geography Teacher Education 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
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 Aparajita Datta.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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