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2027 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

339 Colleges in the United States
27,432 Teacher Education Grade Specific Degrees Awarded
$43,177 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education Grade Specific degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their teacher education grade specific programs.

College Factual analyzed 339 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education grade specific degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teacher Education Grade Specific

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Our analysis ranked Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University the best school in the country for a degree in teacher education grade specific. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 119 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Students looking for a strong teacher education grade specific program will find one at University Of Virginia Main Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $54,106 in their early career. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #3 makes James Madison University one of the top schools for teacher education grade specific. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 203 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at James Madison University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 74 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Duke University earn around $55,623 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Duke University

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College Of William And Mary came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. About 15 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $53,338 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,935. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for College Of William And Mary

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #6 for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $50,383 in their early career. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Vanderbilt University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami placed #7 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for University Of Miami

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 20 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Wake Forest University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 74 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $45,696 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Florida State University

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Elon University landed the #10 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Elon University earn around $47,095 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Elon University

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University Of Georgia earned the #11 position for teacher education grade specific this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 306 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from University Of Georgia earn around $59,279 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $18,229 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #12 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 140 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,532 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,995 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #13 for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $48,506 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $18,063 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for University Of Florida

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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL

Edison State College earned the #14 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 69 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Edison State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $51,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Edison State College

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George Mason University placed #15 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 84 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from George Mason University earn around $63,131 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from George Mason University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 148 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $37,424 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $13,640 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #17 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 87 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $50,951 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,489 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Florida Gulf Coast University

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University Of Central Florida came in at #18 for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 503 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $50,686 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Central Florida

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Florida Atlantic University came in at #19 for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 103 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $50,178 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,661 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Florida Atlantic University

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Miami Dade College came in at #20 for teacher education grade specific this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. About 69 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $51,545 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Miami Dade College

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #21 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 29 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $53,507 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University came in at #22 for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public institution. Longwood University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Longwood University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Longwood University earn a median of $43,800 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,649. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Longwood University

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Eastern Mennonite University landed the #23 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $55,325 early in their careers. Eastern Mennonite University graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Eastern Mennonite University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #24 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 74 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $48,142 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Florida International University landed the #25 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Florida International University awarded about 243 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $48,461. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $16,490 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Florida International University

Rest of the Top 50 Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s teacher education grade specific ranking:

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High Point University
High Point, NC
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
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Roanoke College
Salem, VA
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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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Additional Teacher Education Grade Specific Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for teacher education grade specific:

Rank School Location
#51 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
#52 College Of Central Florida Ocala, FL
#53 University Of North Carolina At Wilmington Wilmington, NC
#54 University Of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
#55 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
#56 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
#57 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
#58 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
#59 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
#60 Transylvania University Lexington, KY
#61 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
#62 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
#63 University Of South Carolina Columbia Columbia, SC
#64 Rollins College Winter Park, FL
#65 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
#66 University Of Louisiana Lafayette Lafayette, LA
#67 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for teacher education grade specific:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 339 schools evaluated.

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