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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

174 Ranked Colleges
7,083 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 102,079 teacher education grade specific students received their degree, making the major the 7th most popular in the country. 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.

This year’s “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 174 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education grade specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education grade specific programs that also have a lower cost than 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The grade specific ed 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 “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 174 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 91 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree grade specific ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 174 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Florida International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 80 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s grade specific ed 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 in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
Top 25% in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina 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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 86 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 126 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Elizabeth City, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Elizabeth City State University are $18,697, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full UNF 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 $30-$48k list. NKU is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358.

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#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

Georgia Southwestern State University 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 $30-$48k ranking. GSW is a small school located in Americus, Georgia that handed out 75 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#18

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

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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#19

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

With a ranking of #19, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 36 diplomas 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 Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

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#20

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school awarded 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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#21

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 diplomas 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 McNeese State University are $16,386.

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#22

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern 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 $30-$48k ranking. Georgia Southern University is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 331 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 $30-$48k list, GaSou has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

With a ranking of #23, Citadel Military College of South Carolina did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 25 masters’s grade specific ed 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 in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #24, Fayetteville State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s grade specific ed degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830.

Full Fayetteville State University Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#25

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

With a ranking of #25, Columbus State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. CSU is a medium-sized school located in Columbus, Georgia that handed out 84 masters’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbus State University are $13,264, 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 $30-$48k

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

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

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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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