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2023 Most Popular Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,960 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,073 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,213 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 57 colleges that offer a degree in teacher education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular teacher education programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree teacher education students.

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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of West Georgia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Carrollton, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 114 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at University of West Georgia

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Southern University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 109 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at Georgia Southern University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Martin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school situated in Martin, Tennessee. It awarded 109 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at UT Martin

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Miami. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 91 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 U Miami

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 67 degrees to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Teacher Education at UARK

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 57 diplomas to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

Read more about Teacher Education at Auburn

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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 KSU Georgia

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Jackson State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 34 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at Jackson State

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

With a ranking of #8, Harding University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 Harding University

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 33 masters’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%.

Full UofL Teacher Education Report

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Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi

Delta State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Cleveland, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Delta State University

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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia

West Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in West Liberty, West Virginia, and it awarded 27 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full West Liberty University Teacher Education Report

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public school situated in Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 25 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock Teacher Education Report

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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky

With a ranking of #14, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Eastern Kentucky University

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Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Murray State University Teacher Education Report

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Mississippi Valley State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. Mississippi Valley State University is located in Itta Bena, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Teacher Education at Mississippi Valley State University

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Troy University is located in Troy, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Troy University

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

With a ranking of #17, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 16 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ETSU Teacher Education Report

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Middle Georgia State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 15 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Georgia State University Teacher Education Report

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full Duke University Teacher Education Report

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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, Virginia

Mary Baldwin University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Mary Baldwin is a small school located in Staunton, Virginia that handed out 14 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Mary Baldwin University

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Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Union University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. VUU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full VUU Teacher Education Report

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LaGrange College
Lagrange, Georgia

LaGrange College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. Lagrange, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Teacher Education at LaGrange

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

With a ranking of #23, John Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and it awarded 13 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Teacher Education at JBU

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #25, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Teacher Education Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Columbia International University is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

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 Columbia International University Teacher Education Report

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