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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

95 Schools Ranked
$22,080 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 95 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones had the most popular online graduate certificate 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:

674 Total Awards
$6,422 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Arkansas State University - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. A-State is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 674 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
464 Total Awards
$8,360 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 464 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 97% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
437 Total Awards
$7,713 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 437 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 82% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
348 Total Awards
$6,488 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of West Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 348 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 95% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of West Georgia Report

#5

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
227 Total Awards
$6,784 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Valdosta State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southeast Region . This fairly large public school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 227 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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

Full Valdosta State University Report

#6

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
186 Total Awards
$6,868 Average Tuition & Fees

University of West Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Livingston, Alabama, and it awarded 186 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
217 Total Awards
$7,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Kennesaw State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. KSU Georgia is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 217 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
172 Total Awards
$7,444 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,834 Avg Student Debt

Augusta University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school situated in Augusta, Georgia. It awarded 172 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,834 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 49% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
298 Total Awards
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

George Mason University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 298 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

Full George Mason University Report

#10

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
98 Total Awards
$10,980 Average Tuition & Fees

Belhaven University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Belhaven University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 98 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Belhaven University Report

#11

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
196 Total Awards
$8,007 Average Tuition & Fees

Appalachian State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 196 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 86% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
251 Total Awards
$11,796 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 251 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Clemson University Report

#13

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
119 Total Awards
$7,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Southern University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 119 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
106 Total Awards
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. University of Florida is a large public school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 106 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Florida Report

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
75 Total Awards
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Nova Southeastern University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NUS Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 75 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 52% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
125 Total Awards
$7,594 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. East Carolina University is a large public school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 125 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Around 80% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
75 Total Awards
$13,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Old Dominion University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Old Dominion is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 75 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Around 82% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Old Dominion University Report

#18

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
64 Total Awards
$11,703 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,885 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $18,885 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
76 Total Awards
$7,308 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Georgia College & State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their graduate certificate. Georgia College is a medium-sized public school situated in Milledgeville, Georgia. It awarded 76 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Georgia College & State University Report

#20

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
54 Total Awards
$9,614 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the fairly large public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
79 Total Awards
$9,018 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 79 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 84% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Arkansas Report

#22

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
72 Total Awards
$10,908 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Memphis landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. UofM is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 72 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 58% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
50 Total Awards
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,686 Avg Student Debt

Florida State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school handed out 50 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from Florida State accumulate an average of $21,686 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Florida State University Report

#24

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee
47 Total Awards
$9,632 Average Tuition & Fees

Carson - Newman University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 47 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
85 Total Awards
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Auburn University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching programs. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 85 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Auburn University Report

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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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