2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Education in the Southeast Region
Ranked #8 in popularity,
general education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 67 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of general education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,086 master's degrees in general education during the 2019-2020 academic year.
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Choosing a Great General Education School for Your Master's Degree
The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future.
As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Education in the Southeast Region ranking.
A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for general education, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.
One Size Does Not Fit All
We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process.
To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above.
If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location.
Plus, you can view our other rankings for general education.
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Featured General Education Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Education in the Southeast Region
Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
10 Most Well Attended Schools for Education Students Working on Their Master's
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Most Popular In VA
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Best Quality In VA
James Madison University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in general education. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Virginia.
There were approximately 298 general education students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
Students who graduate with their master's from the education program report average early career wages of $45,900.
More information about a master’s in general education from James Madison University149
Annual Master's Degrees
#1
Most Popular In SC
#1
Best Quality In SC
Clemson University is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general education. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general education in South Carolina.
There were roughly 149 general education students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in general education from Clemson University133
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Most Popular In VA
#1
Best Quality In VA
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general education. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Virginia.
There were approximately 133 general education individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in general education from University of Virginia - Main Campus107
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#3
Most Popular In VA
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Best Quality In VA
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular option for students pursuing a master's degree in general education. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Virginia.
There were roughly 107 general education individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the education program make about $45,600 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in general education from Virginia Commonwealth University97
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#4
Most Popular In VA
#8
Best Quality In VA
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Virginia.
There were roughly 97 general education students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in general education from Liberty University