2024 Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Southwest Region
13
Colleges in the Southwest Region
55
Social Studies Teacher Education Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
social studies education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #291 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
College Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 55 degrees in social studies education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Social Studies Education School
The social studies teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Social Studies Education rankings. For our Best Overall Social Studies Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Social Studies Education Rankings by Degree Level
The social studies teacher education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Southwest Region.
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Best Schools for Social Studies Education in the Southwest Region
The schools below may not offer all types of social studies teacher education degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Social Studies Teacher Education
Any student who is interested in social studies education needs to look into Texas Christian University. TCU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.
There were about 5 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Texas Christian University
Every student who is interested in social studies education needs to look into Baylor University. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.
There were roughly 9 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Baylor University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OK
Any student pursuing a degree in social studies education has to look into University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. University of Oklahoma is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
Saint Edward's University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in social studies education. Located in the large city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #874 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. Edward's University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 2 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at St. Edward's University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Saint Edward’s University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In TX
Texas Lutheran University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in social studies education. Located in the fringe town of Seguin, TLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 84th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 1 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at TLU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Texas Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In OK
OC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Edmond. This university ranks 12th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were about 1 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at OC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OK
NSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Tahlequah. This university ranks 14th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were approximately 3 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Northeastern State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
Hardin - Simmons is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Abilene. This university ranks 79th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 2 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Hardin - Simmons in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Hardin - Simmons University
Abilene Christian is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Abilene. A Best Colleges rank of #832 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Abilene Christian is a great university overall.
There were roughly 2 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Abilene Christian University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In OK
ORU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #1081 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ORU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at ORU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in social studies education from Oral Roberts University
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