by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 43 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,047 master's degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general education students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education.
It's hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in general education. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Virginia - Main Campus
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general education. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Georgia
James Madison University is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in general education. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg.
Those general education students who get their master's degree from James Madison University earn $3,273 more than the standard education graduate.
More information about a master’s in general education from James Madison University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general education needs to take a look at Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the education program report average early career income of $45,365.
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UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Master's students who receive their degree from the education program earn about $45,090 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in general education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.
Soon after graduating, education master's recipients usually earn about $42,608 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in general education from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the education program report average early career income of $38,721.
More information about a master’s in general education from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn around $43,746 in their early career salary.
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UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Central Florida
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 34 |
| Georgia | 190 | 45 |
| Virginia | 182 | 785 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 131 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 282 |
| Alabama | 151 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 68 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 56 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 281 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 108 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 51 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 203 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 2,047 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7,762 |
| Educational Administration | 6,720 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3,479 |
| Student Counseling | 3,289 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3,266 |
| Special Education | 3,152 |
| Instructional Media Design | 986 |
| Teaching English or French | 371 |
| Other Education | 352 |
| Educational Assessment | 57 |
