2027 Best Teacher Education Schools in the Southeast Region

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

No school ranked higher than Vanderbilt University this year for teacher education. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 teacher education degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $50,383 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. See the full teacher education program report for Vanderbilt University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus
Tampa, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the top schools for teacher education. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $52,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,995. Read more about the teacher education program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

A rank of #3 makes University Of Central Florida one of the top schools for teacher education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 22 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education 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. Read more about the teacher education program at University Of Central Florida

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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education, ranking #4. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. Appalachian State University awarded about 26 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $41,144 early in their careers. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full teacher education details for Appalachian State University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 40 teacher education degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Auburn University earn around $47,618 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. See the full teacher education program report for Auburn University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University landed the #6 spot for teacher education this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 16 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Samford University earn a median of $46,164 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Get the full teacher education details for Samford University

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University Of Louisville
Louisville, KY

University Of Louisville earned the #7 position for teacher education this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $47,558. Students borrow a median of $23,584 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education program at University Of Louisville

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University Of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

University Of West Georgia came in at #8 for teacher education this year. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 196 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of West Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $50,204. Students borrow a median of $25,217 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education program report for University Of West Georgia

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University earned the #9 position for teacher education this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Kennesaw State University awarded about 59 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $63,630 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full teacher education program report for Kennesaw State University

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Mercer University
Macon, GA

Mercer University placed #10 among the best teacher education schools. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Mercer University earn around $53,846 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $47,750. More information about a degree in teacher education from Mercer University

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #11 among the best teacher education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 36 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $54,661 in their early career. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education from University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University placed #12 among the best teacher education schools. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 teacher education degrees were awarded at Shenandoah University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $62,948 in their early career. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $26,005 in student loans. See the full teacher education program report for Shenandoah University

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University Of North Alabama
Florence, AL

University Of North Alabama earned the #13 position for teacher education this year. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 28 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of North Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $47,767. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full teacher education details for University Of North Alabama

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University earned the #14 position for teacher education this year. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 88 teacher education degrees were awarded at East Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from East Tennessee State University generally make around $42,981. East Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education program at East Tennessee State University

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Troy University
Troy, AL

Troy University earned the #15 position for teacher education this year. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Troy University awarded about 48 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Troy University earn around $48,733 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education program at Troy University

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #16 for teacher education this year. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 92 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $44,879. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga graduates carry a median of $22,517 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education program at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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University Of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

University Of West Alabama placed #17 among the best teacher education schools. Set in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public institution. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of West Alabama awarded about 78 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of West Alabama generally make around $54,953. University Of West Alabama graduates carry a median of $31,894 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education program at University Of West Alabama

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Arkansas State University Beebe
Beebe, AR

Arkansas State University Beebe earned the #18 position for teacher education this year. Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Beebe. There were roughly 92 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Beebe in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Arkansas State University Beebe earn a median of $18,025 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education details for Arkansas State University Beebe

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Murray State University
Murray, KY

Murray State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. This large public university is located in the town of Murray. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Murray State University earn around $40,669 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,324 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education from Murray State University

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The University Of Tennessee Martin
Martin, TN

The University Of Tennessee Martin ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 156 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Martin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from The University Of Tennessee Martin earn around $43,634 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education from The University Of Tennessee Martin

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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #21 spot for teacher education this year. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southeastern Louisiana University awarded about 11 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $46,201. Students borrow a median of $26,013 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education program at Southeastern Louisiana University

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Arkansas State University Newport
Newport, AR

Arkansas State University Newport placed #22 among the best teacher education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Newport. There were roughly 30 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Arkansas State University Newport earn a median of $44,500 early in their careers. Arkansas State University Newport graduates carry a median of $10,925 in student loans. See the full teacher education program report for Arkansas State University Newport

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University landed the #23 spot for teacher education this year. Set in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 95 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Austin Peay State University earn a median of $41,743 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education program at Austin Peay State University

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Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Middle Georgia State University landed the #24 spot for teacher education this year. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. Middle Georgia State University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 89 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Middle Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University generally make around $41,634. Middle Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education from Middle Georgia State University

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Anderson University Sc
Anderson, SC

Anderson University Sc ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Anderson. About 66% of students finish within six years. Anderson University Sc awarded about 20 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $40,385 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full teacher education program report for Anderson University Sc