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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

45 Schools Ranked
$9,474 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,128 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
733 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 733 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Liberty University is $16,160. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,644 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
383 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 45 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 2 spot on the list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 383 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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483 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southeast Region . Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 483 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FIU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,963. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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224 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southeast Region . Ocala, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 224 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
195 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,737 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means St Petersburg College is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the large public school awarded 195 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,286. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,737 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
290 Total Awards
$12,370 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,509 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the large public school handed out 290 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,370 in tuition and fees if they attend UofL full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,716. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,509 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
191 Total Awards
$7,238 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,787 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a fairly large public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 191 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees if they attend UNCW full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,303. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
220 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 Avg Student Debt

Old Dominion University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
165 Total Awards
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Charlotte. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,622. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of $24,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
89 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,566 Avg Student Debt

Saint Leo University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Leo, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

St. Leo University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,566 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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.

Full Saint Leo University Report

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
100 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,588 Avg Student Debt

The University of West Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 100 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,658. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,588 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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.

Full The University of West Florida Report

#12

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
400 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,113 Avg Student Debt

Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 400 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,017. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Appalachian State accumulate an average of $21,113 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
63 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,894 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Little Rock is $9,512. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,767. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,894 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
203 Total Awards
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,330 Avg Student Debt

Athens State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Athens State University is a small public school situated in Athens, Alabama. It awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,810. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Athens State University accumulate an average of $30,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
45 Total Awards
$32,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,722 Avg Student Debt

Brenau University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 45 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Brenau does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,530. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brenau accumulate an average of $37,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Brenau University Report

#16

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
184 Total Awards
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

Western Carolina University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 184 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,367. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,228 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Carolina University Report

#17

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
59 Total Awards
$10,990 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,119 Avg Student Debt

University of West Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Livingston, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 59 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees if they attend University of West Alabama full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,090. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of West Alabama accumulate an average of $25,119 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
168 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 168 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,659. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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34 Total Awards
$3,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,156 Avg Student Debt

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Bradenton, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 34 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees if they attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,595. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota accumulate an average of $24,156 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
42 Total Awards
$9,058 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,247 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 42 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Louisiana who attend ULM full time pay an average of $9,058 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,158. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ULM accumulate an average of $23,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Louisiana at Monroe Report

#21

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
36 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,910 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend Indian River State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,201. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,910 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Indian River State College Report

#22

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
31 Total Awards
$6,644 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,797 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from North Carolina who attend North Carolina Central University full time pay an average of $6,644 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,351. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,797 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
48 Total Awards
$6,733 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,266 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large public school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees if they attend NC A&T full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,243. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,266 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
195 Total Awards
$24,984 Avg Student Debt

Western Kentucky University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,984 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Western Kentucky University Report

#25

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, Florida
23 Total Awards
$3,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,693 Avg Student Debt

Florida Gateway College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. FGC is a small public school situated in Lake City, Florida. It awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees if they attend FGC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,747. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,693 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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