by our College Data Analytics Team
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 Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 327,871 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $46,202 and had an average of $24,437 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 74,881 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,366 and $24,123 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 559 colleges that offer a degree in education. That schools that top this list have a program in education in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of West Alabama. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school situated in Livingston, Alabama. It awarded 1,334 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hobe Sound Bible College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region. This small school is located in Hobe Sound, Florida, and it awarded 18 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
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.
Out of the 559 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College landed the #3 spot on the list. Wendell, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Georgetown, Kentucky, and it awarded 180 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% 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%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 608 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Delta State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Delta State University is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Mississippi. It awarded 372 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
University of the Cumberlands came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,458 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.
Blue Mountain College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. It awarded 68 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
Columbia College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Columbia College is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 151 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
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Greensboro College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 86 ’s education degrees 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.
With a ranking of #11, Athens State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Athens, Alabama, and it awarded 249 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
Piedmont College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Demorest, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 771 diplomas to qualified ’s education students 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%. 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.
With a ranking of #13, Carson - Newman University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Carson - Newman University is a small school located in Jefferson City, Tennessee that handed out 254 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% 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%.
United States Sports Academy did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Daphne, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Converse College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 116 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.
Williams Baptist University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Williams Baptist University is a small school located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas that handed out 25 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
Welch College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Gallatin, Tennessee, and it awarded 22 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Anderson University South Carolina ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, South Carolina. It awarded 244 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
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%.
Read more about Education at Anderson University South Carolina
With a ranking of #19, Louisiana College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Pineville, Louisiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 63 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.
Jackson State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 449 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Thomas University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. TU is a small school located in Thomasville, Georgia that handed out 172 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
Mississippi College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi College is located in Clinton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 350 ’s education degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Holy Cross did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. UHC is a small school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 51 ’s education 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.
Averett University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Averett University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Danville, Virginia. It awarded 92 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #25, Tusculum University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Greeneville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s education degrees to 116 students in 2020-2021.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA |
| 52 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA |
| 53 | Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC |
| 54 | Salem College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 55 | University of South Carolina - Upstate | Spartanburg, SC |
| 56 | Longwood University | Farmville, VA |
| 57 | Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, FL |
| 58 | Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC |
| 59 | Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 60 | Lee University | Cleveland, TN |
| 61 | Warner University | Lake Wales, FL |
| 62 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR |
| 63 | Belhaven University | Jackson, MS |
| 64 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 65 | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Albany State University | Albany, GA |
| 67 | Midway University | Midway, KY |
| 68 | Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY |
| 69 | Concord University | Athens, WV |
| 70 | Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL |
| 71 | Union University | Jackson, TN |
| 72 | Brewton - Parker College | Mount Vernon, GA |
| 73 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 74 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY |
| 75 | Covenant College | Lookout Mountain, GA |
| 76 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 77 | Trinity Baptist College | Jacksonville, FL |
| 78 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 79 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA |
| 80 | Mars Hill University | Mars Hill, NC |
| 81 | St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL |
| 82 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 83 | Lander University | Greenwood, SC |
| 84 | West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV |
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