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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 46,469 people earned their degree in educational administration, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $61,457 and had an average of $32,661 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,559 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,932 and $20,396 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 207 colleges that offered a degree in educational administration. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their educational administration program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Educational Administration in the Southeast Region

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Hobe Sound Bible College
Hobe Sound, Florida

Out of the 207 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hobe Sound Bible College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Hobe Sound, Florida, and it awarded 9 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Educational Administration at Hobe Sound Bible College

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Out of the 207 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, William Carey University landed the #2 spot on the list. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 228 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at William Carey University

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Louisiana College
Pineville, Louisiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Pineville, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Louisiana College

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 207 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #4 spot on the list. TNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 219 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Educational Administration at TNU

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East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, Georgia

Out of the 207 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, East Georgia State College landed the #5 spot on the list. East Georgia State College is a small school located in Swainsboro, Georgia that handed out 37 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at East Georgia State College

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University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large school is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and it awarded 467 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of the Cumberlands Educational Administration Report

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida

With a ranking of #7, St. Thomas University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, and it awarded 106 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at STU

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Averett University
Danville, Virginia

Averett University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Danville, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Averett University

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 260 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Educational Administration at University of West Alabama

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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Gardner - Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 234 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Gardner - Webb Educational Administration Report

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee

With a ranking of #11, Carson - Newman University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Carson - Newman is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 115 ’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Carson - Newman

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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

Queens University of Charlotte ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Queens University of Charlotte is a small school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 71 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Queens University of Charlotte

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Central, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at SWU

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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee

With a ranking of #14, Union University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 89 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at Union

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Wheeling University
Wheeling, West Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Wheeling University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full Wheeling University Educational Administration Report

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University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Holy Cross did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 16 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Educational Administration at UHC

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With a ranking of #17, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and it awarded 925 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Educational Administration at A-State

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Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi

Belhaven University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 118 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Belhaven University Educational Administration Report

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Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi

Mississippi College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Clinton, Mississippi. It awarded 94 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Educational Administration at MC

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Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi

With a ranking of #20, Delta State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Cleveland, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education admin degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

Full Delta State University Educational Administration Report

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Salem University
Salem, West Virginia

Salem University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Salem University is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Salem University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region list. Lipscomb is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 90 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Educational Administration at Lipscomb

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida

Lynn University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 50 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Lynn University Fighting Knights Educational Administration Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 24 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Columbia College Educational Administration Report

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Strayer University - North Carolina
Morrisville, North Carolina

Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small school located in Morrisville, North Carolina that handed out 35 ’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Educational Administration at Strayer University - North Carolina

Rest of the Best 32 in Schools Highly Focused on Education Admin Major in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 32 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Asbury University
Wilmore, Kentucky
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Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky
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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

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