by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 110 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,882 doctor's degrees in education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The education doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor'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 education students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a doctor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in education. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Georgia
It's difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Florida
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in education needs to take a look at University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Kentucky
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Virginia Tech
NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University
University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Old Dominion University
Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in education from Auburn University
Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from William & Mary
Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Miami
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Arkansas
Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Samford University
Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Florida State University
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in education from North Carolina State University
Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from The University of Alabama
Here are some additional great schools for Education students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 18 | Union University | Jackson, TN |
| 19 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 20 | Carson - Newman University | Jefferson City, TN |
| 21 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| 22 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 23 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 24 | High Point University | High Point, NC |
| 25 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 810 |
| Virginia | 29 | 771 |
| Georgia | 28 | 338 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 148 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 349 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 286 |
| Alabama | 25 | 190 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 514 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 132 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 89 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 28 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 2,009 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 623 |
| General Education | 512 |
| Other Education | 213 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 140 |
| Student Counseling | 134 |
| Educational Assessment | 86 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 83 |
| Special Education | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 20 |
