2023 Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 245 schools in the Southwest Region to see which 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.
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Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Grand Canyon University to be the most popular school for teaching students in the Southwest Region . Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 9,205 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $174 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Grand Canyon University graduates make an average of $48,396 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Out of the 245 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lamar University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,560 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $28,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lamar University graduates make an average of $49,498 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a large public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 1,843 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,869 in student loans. 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. During the early years of their career, ASU - Skysong graduates make an average of $48,067 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,725 students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $33,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $146, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UOPX - Arizona, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,608 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Southwest Region . NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,318 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,450 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $324, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NAU graduates make an average of $43,197 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large public school handed out 1,075 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,436 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $329 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ASU - Tempe graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,374 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Arlington, Texas, the large public school handed out 960 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,737 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $163 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UT Arlington, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,602 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 895 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of $19,847 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 $304. Once they receive their degree, Texas A&M College Station graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,177 during the early year of their career. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Texas Tech University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. This large public school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 736 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $24,578 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $273, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Texas Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,903 during the early year of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Sam Houston State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Sam Houston State University is a large public school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 647 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,557 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $169. Once they receive their degree, SHSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,564 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large public school situated in Edinburg, Texas. It awarded 573 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UT Rio Grande Valley accumulate an average of $17,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UT Rio Grande Valley graduates make an average of $42,119 annually. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Arizona came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This large public school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 572 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $407 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Arizona graduates make an average of $46,654 annually. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 549 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from UTSA accumulate an average of $23,833 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 $134 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UTSA graduates make an average of $43,609 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
University of North Texas ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of North Texas is a large public school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 511 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UNT accumulate an average of $22,773 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 $236.After graduating from UNT, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,493 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 488 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from UNM accumulate an average of $21,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UNM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,271 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in Durant, Oklahoma that handed out 485 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,420 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates make an average of $43,234 annually. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Texas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, the large public school awarded 415 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Texas State accumulate an average of $23,697 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 $233 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Texas State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,351 during the early years of their career. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 396 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,108 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $339 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OSU graduates make an average of $47,215 annually. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Commerce, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 373 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,054 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $166, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Texas A&M Commerce, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,726 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the large public school handed out 356 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,983 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $471, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Oklahoma graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,499 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
With a ranking of #21, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. South Texas College is a large public school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 352 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $8,601 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, South Texas College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,327 during the early year of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
San Jacinto Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. San Jacinto College is a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 337 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $14,185 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, San Jacinto College graduates make an average of $36,140 annually. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. CNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 334 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $13,850 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CNM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,582 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 333 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $173. Once they receive their degree, UCO graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,113 during the early year of their career. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
University of St. Thomas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #25 on the list. UST is located in Houston, Texas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 315 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $26,891 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UST graduates make an average of $48,614 annually. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Teaching Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 38 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 teaching schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
| 39 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX |
| 41 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK |
| 42 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX |
| 43 | Concordia University, Texas | Lakeway, TX |
| 44 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX |
| 44 | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Odessa, TX |
| 46 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX |
| 47 | Baylor University | Waco, TX |
| 48 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX |
| 49 | Northwest Vista College | San Antonio, TX |
| 50 | Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX |
| 50 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX |
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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