2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 192 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teaching students working on their degree. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 3,637 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $30,497 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $420. Once they receive their degree, Liberty University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,489 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jonesboro, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,879 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,258 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $141, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, A-State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,182 during the early year of their career. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 914 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,912 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $193, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNC Charlotte graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,346 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for teaching students. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 733 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $277.After graduating from ECU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,403 during the early years of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 192 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nova Southeastern University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 715 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,779 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $405, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NUS Florida graduates make an average of $61,266 annually. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
University of West Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 887 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from University of West Georgia accumulate an average of $27,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $184. During the early years of their career, University of West Georgia graduates make an average of $42,087 annually. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 765 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $23,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $93. Once they receive their degree, FIU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,774 during the early year of their career. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Valdosta State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 717 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $29,121 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $212 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, VSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,901 during the early year of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
University of West Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Livingston, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,334 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, University of West Alabama graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,388 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #10 on the list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 691 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Old Dominion accumulate an average of $26,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $199, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Old Dominion graduates make an average of $46,278 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 865 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $30,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,940 during the early year of their career. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. SPC is located in Clearwater, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 227 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $25,619 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SPC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,600 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
University of Louisville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 776 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,775 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $239 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UofL graduates make an average of $49,447 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. UNCW is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 427 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNCW graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,326 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 308 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, TNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,373 during the early year of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Kennesaw State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 866 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $260, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, KSU Georgia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,284 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Appalachian State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 808 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $224 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Appalachian State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,760 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Augusta University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 349 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Augusta University accumulate an average of $27,317 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Augusta University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,810 during the early years of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Stanly Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This small public school is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, and it awarded 165 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Stanly Technical College accumulate an average of $11,203 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Stanly Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,419 during the early years of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 213 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $22,490 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Wake Technical Community College graduates make an average of $34,991 annually. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Florida ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 657 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $207, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UF, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,332 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Georgia Military College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 138 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,289 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Georgia Military College graduates make an average of $22,427 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
With a ranking of #23, Belhaven University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Belhaven University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 363 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $187, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Belhaven, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,723 during the early years of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #24 on the list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 121 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,702 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates make an average of $27,307 annually. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, the large public school awarded 1,351 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,883 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $355 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, GMU graduates make an average of $56,435 annually. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top most popular online list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular online teaching schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Durham Technical Community College | Durham, NC |
| 31 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, FL |
| 32 | Carson - Newman University | Jefferson City, TN |
| 33 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS |
| 34 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 35 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 36 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 36 | Brenau University | Gainesville, GA |
| 36 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 39 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS |
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%.
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