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2023 Best Value Colleges for Other Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
1,451 Degrees Awarded
$13,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Other Education is the 178th most popular major in the country with 4,858 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,451 other education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in other education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality other education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the other education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Other Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Petersburg College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Clearwater, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 119 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, SPC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SPC is $2,769 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Other Education at SPC

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 10 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Chapel Hill is $5,729 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbus State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Columbus, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

CSU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CSU is $10,922 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Columbus State University Other Education Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 48 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Old Dominion is $13,574 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Other Education at Old Dominion University

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 11 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend NC State is $9,448 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full NC State Other Education Report

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With a ranking of #6, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 19 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Louisiana State University is $15,403 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 full report on Other Education at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Regent is a fairly large school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 197 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Regent has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Regent is $20,707 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Other Education at Regent University

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University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

ULM also took the #25 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Louisiana at Monroe is $9,414 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full University of Louisiana at Monroe Other Education Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University is $10,661 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Other Education at Middle Tennessee State University

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University of South Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

USA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend USA is $13,717 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Other Education at University of South Alabama

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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of West Georgia is a fairly large public school situated in Carrollton, Georgia. It awarded 15 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of West Georgia has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of West Georgia is $15,054 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full University of West Georgia Other Education Report

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University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Holy Cross did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UHC also took the #16 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Holy Cross is $13,323 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

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 full report on Other Education at UHC

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 21 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

William Carey University also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for William Carey University is $15,444 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full William Carey University Other Education Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 2 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Clemson University is $16,650 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Other Education at Clemson University

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

UofSC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,404 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Other Education Report

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #16, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and it awarded 4 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,800 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend ATU.

Read more about Other Education at Arkansas Tech University

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Jackson State University is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

Jackson State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $19,009 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Jackson State.

Read more about Other Education at Jackson State

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend NSU is $12,393 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full NSU Other Education Report

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Albany State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Albany, Georgia, this medium-sized public school handed out 83 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Albany State University is $13,170 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Other Education at Albany State University

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of West Alabama has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,062 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of West Alabama.

Read full report on Other Education at University of West Alabama

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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, Virginia

Mary Baldwin University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Staunton, Virginia, and it awarded 24 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Mary Baldwin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Mary Baldwin is $17,744 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Mary Baldwin University Other Education Report

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With a ranking of #22, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arkansas at Monticello is a public institution located in Monticello, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,374 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend UAM.

Read full report on Other Education at UAM

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

Columbia College South Carolina also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend Columbia College is $19,785 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Columbia College South Carolina Other Education Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 19 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lee University, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lee University is $14,471 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at Lee University

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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Adventist, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $20,683 for southeast region other education students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Southern Adventist.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%.

Full Southern Adventist University Other Education Report

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