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2023 Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

47 Schools Ranked
$5,826 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 47 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Stanly Community College to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Southeast Region .

Students from North Carolina who attend Stanly Technical College full time pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,245.

One thing to take note of is that Stanly Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Stanly Community College Report

$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 47 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - Florida, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,792 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Southeast Region .

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Piedmont Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,936.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Central Piedmont Community College Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
$12,068 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $12,068 in tuition and fees if they attend UGA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,108.

UGA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 15% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Georgia Report

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Southeast Region .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF is $6,381. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,659.

Online courses are available at UF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
$12,370 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, University of Louisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $12,370 in tuition and fees if they attend UofL full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,716.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UofL. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
$9,022 Average Tuition & Fees

Augusta University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $9,022 in tuition and fees if they attend Augusta University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,400.

One thing to take note of is that Augusta University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Augusta University Report

#8

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami Dade College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees if they attend MDC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661.

MDC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Saint Johns River State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at St. Johns River Community College is $2,830. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,347.

Online courses are available at St. Johns River Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
$12,610 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Kentucky landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UK is $12,610. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,608.

UK does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
$2,580 Average Tuition & Fees

Haywood Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Students from North Carolina who attend Haywood Community College full time pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,724.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Haywood Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees

Seminole State College of Florida landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,456.

Online courses are available at Seminole State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
$2,862 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Gaston College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gaston College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,006.

Online courses are available at Gaston College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Gaston College Report

#14

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Students from Georgia who attend Georgia State full time pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,517.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees

Broward College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952.

BC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Broward College Report

#17

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
$6,974 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University - Alexandria came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Students from Louisiana who attend Louisiana State University - Alexandria full time pay an average of $6,974 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,240.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Louisiana State University - Alexandria Report

#18

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.

Students from Alabama who attend Athens State University full time pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,810.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Athens State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$4,879 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FAU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324.

One thing to take note of is that FAU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Florida Atlantic University Report

#20

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
$8,289 Average Tuition & Fees

Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $8,289 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,767.

Southeastern does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
$2,544 Average Tuition & Fees

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FTCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Fayetteville Technical Community College Report

#22

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
$1,944 Average Tuition & Fees

Vance-Granville Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees if they attend Vance-Granville Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,552.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Vance-Granville Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#23

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
$6,241 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbus State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSU is $6,241. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,295.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Columbus State University Report

#24

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees

Guilford Technical Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Guilford Technical Community College is $2,289. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,665.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,770.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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