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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

174 Ranked Colleges
7,083 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 102,079 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, teacher education grade specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,168 and had an average of $25,432 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 27,756 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,628 and $25,029 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 7,083 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 174 colleges that offer a degree in teacher education grade specific. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great teacher education grade specific programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the teacher education grade specific program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 28 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 174 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 91 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 174 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 40 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #1 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 47 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Out of the 174 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 80 degrees to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, USF Tampa is also in the top of our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
Top 25% in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 126 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #2 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 86 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $0-$30k list, NC State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

With a ranking of #11, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The Citadel is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, The Citadel is in the top on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540.

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#13

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Elizabeth City State University are $18,697, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Elizabeth City State University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#14

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Kentucky University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #15, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

Full Florida Atlantic University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#16

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 11 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 33 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 36 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

Full Louisiana Tech University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#19

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. UNG is a fairly large public school situated in Dahlonega, Georgia. It awarded 18 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354.

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With a ranking of #20, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and it awarded 26 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

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Georgia Southwestern State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Georgia Southwestern State University is a public institution located in Americus, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southwestern State University are $15,206, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GSW Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#23

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. McNeese is a medium-sized school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana that handed out 14 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese are $16,386.

Full McNeese State University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#24

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fayetteville State University is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Fayetteville State University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#25

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #25. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 6 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Rest of the Best 27 in Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Not only did these schools make the top 27 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#27

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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