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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Teacher Education

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Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Teacher Education is the 97th most popular major in the country with 9,949 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major” ranking looked at 301 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their teacher education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Teacher Education

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Relay Graduate School of Education. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Relay Graduate School of Education is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 1,753 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at Relay Graduate School of Education

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Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, California

Out of the 301 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Oaks College landed the #2 spot on the list. Pacific Oaks College is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 57 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 full report on Teacher Education at Pacific Oaks College

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Union Bible College
Westfield, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Bible College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Union Bible College is a small school located in Westfield, Indiana that handed out 2 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Union Bible College Teacher Education Report

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Out of the 301 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Martin landed the #4 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Martin, Tennessee, and it awarded 173 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at The University of Tennessee - Martin

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Out of the 301 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program landed the #5 spot on the list. Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 20 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program

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University of Redlands
Redlands, California

With a ranking of #6, University of Redlands did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. University of Redlands is a small school located in Redlands, California that handed out 229 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Teacher Education at University of Redlands

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With a ranking of #7, University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. UPR Bayamon is located in Bayamon, and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Full University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon Teacher Education Report

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Friends University
Wichita, Kansas

Friends University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #8. Friends University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Friends University

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University of New England
Biddeford, Maine

With a ranking of #9, University of New England did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Biddeford, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 143 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at UNE

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Huston - Tillotson University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. This small school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 20 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Huston - Tillotson University

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Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Union University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Virginia Union University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 24 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at VUU

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College of Saint Mary
Omaha, Nebraska

With a ranking of #12, College of Saint Mary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. College of Saint Mary is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at College of Saint Mary

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Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Marian University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #13. Marian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 87 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%.

Full Marian University Teacher Education Report

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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

Gwynedd Mercy University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 62 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% 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%.

Full Gwynedd - Mercy Teacher Education Report

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. GFU is a small school located in Newberg, Oregon that handed out 90 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at GFU

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. Hamline University is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 88 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at Hamline

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Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California

Claremont Graduate University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 44 diplomas to qualified ’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Claremont Graduate University

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Sam Houston State University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 317 degrees to qualified ’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

Full Sam Houston State University Teacher Education Report

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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, Mississippi

Mississippi Valley State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #19. This small school is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and it awarded 22 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Mississippi Valley State University

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Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado

Adams State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #20. Adams State is located in Alamosa, Colorado and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Full Adams State University Teacher Education Report

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Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey

Essex County College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking. Essex is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 61 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at Essex County College

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American Jewish University
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #22, American Jewish University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 Teacher Education at American Jewish University

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Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham Southern College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 14 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.

Full BSC Teacher Education Report

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LaGrange College
Lagrange, Georgia

With a ranking of #24, LaGrange College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major list. LaGrange is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lagrange, Georgia. It awarded 13 ’s teacher 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.

Full LaGrange College Teacher Education Report

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Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mount Mary University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified ’s teacher education students 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. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%.

Full Mount Mary University Teacher Education Report

Rest of the Best 46 in Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major

Not only did these schools make the top 46 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia
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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey
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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina
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Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri
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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
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Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
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Northland College
Ashland, Wisconsin
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Assumption University
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, Virginia
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Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi
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College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho
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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
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North Arkansas College
Harrison, Arkansas
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Ripon College
Ripon, Wisconsin
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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

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