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

372 Schools Ranked
$9,863 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. 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. 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 Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 372 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
899 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school awarded 899 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,467. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $22,799 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

UCF does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Liberty University

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 733 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,160 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,644 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Liberty University, 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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483 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 483 bachelor’s degrees 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FIU accumulate an average of $23,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

One thing to take note of is that FIU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
444 Total Awards
$15,028 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,661 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 444 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $15,028 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend VCU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,366. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from VCU accumulate an average of $24,661 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at VCU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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430 Total Awards
$11,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,438 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 372 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the large public school handed out 430 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $11,958 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Louisiana State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,635. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,438 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Louisiana State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
425 Total Awards
$12,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,735 Avg Student Debt

University of Kentucky 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 #6 on the list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 425 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,610 in tuition and fees if they attend UK full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,608. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UK, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Appalachian State University

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

Appalachian State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 400 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,017. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Online courses are available at Appalachian 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 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

East Carolina University

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

East Carolina University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 383 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they attend ECU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $24,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ECU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
346 Total Awards
$6,436 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,780 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 346 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,436 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KSU Georgia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,690. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at KSU Georgia. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
323 Total Awards
$12,068 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,296 Avg Student Debt

University of Georgia ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Georgia is a large public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 323 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $12,068 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UGA. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,108. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,296 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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.

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#11

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
322 Total Awards
$9,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,781 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State University is a large public school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 322 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,220 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,900. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mississippi State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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316 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend USF Tampa full time pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

USF Tampa 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 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
299 Total Awards
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Georgia State University is a large public school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 299 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Online courses are available at Georgia State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of Louisville

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

University of Louisville landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 290 bachelor’s degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

UofL does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
275 Total Awards
$6,485 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,373 Avg Student Debt

Georgia Southern University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. GaSou is a large public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 275 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,485 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GaSou. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,539. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,373 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#16

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
271 Total Awards
$10,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,691 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the fairly large public school awarded 271 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,346 in tuition and fees if they attend UL Lafayette full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,074. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,691 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UL Lafayette. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
262 Total Awards
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Auburn, Alabama, the large public school awarded 262 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Auburn is $11,826. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,004 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Auburn. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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

Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Florida is located in Ocala, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Old Dominion University

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

Old Dominion University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 220 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Old Dominion full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,960. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Old Dominion accumulate an average of $26,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Old Dominion does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
213 Total Awards
$4,879 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,854 Avg Student Debt

Florida Atlantic University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school awarded 213 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FAU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FAU accumulate an average of $21,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Online courses are available at FAU, 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 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#21

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
207 Total Awards
$8,756 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 207 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,012. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USA. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of South Alabama Report

#21

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
207 Total Awards
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 207 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 $26,869 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UAB does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
204 Total Awards
$9,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,726 Avg Student Debt

University of Mississippi ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 204 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Mississippi who attend Ole Miss full time pay an average of $9,044 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,886. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,726 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Ole Miss does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Athens State University

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

Athens State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Athens State University is a public institution located in Athens, Alabama. The school has a small population, and 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Athens State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
200 Total Awards
$12,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,090 Avg Student Debt

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 200 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UofSC is $12,688. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,928. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,090 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UofSC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#27

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#27

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#27

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
#30

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#30

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#32

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#33

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#34

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#35

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
#36

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#37

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#38

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#39

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#40

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#41

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
#42

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
#43

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#44

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#45

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee
#46

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#47

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#48

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#50

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Rank School Location
51 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
52 Murray State University Murray, KY
52 Troy University Troy, AL
54 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
55 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
56 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular teaching schools ranking:

Rank School Location
57 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
58 Albany State University Albany, GA
58 Radford University Radford, VA
60 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
61 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
62 University of South Carolina - Upstate Spartanburg, SC
63 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
63 Marshall University Huntington, WV
63 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
66 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
67 Harding University Searcy, AR
68 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
69 William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS
69 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
71 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
72 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
73 Lee University Cleveland, TN
74 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
75 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL

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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