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2023 Best Value Colleges for Other Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
1,451 Degrees Awarded
$12,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 4,858 people earned their degree in other education, making the major the 178th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,451 other education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in other education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the other education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Other Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the #1 spot on the list. St Petersburg College is located in Clearwater, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 119 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

SPC also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $676 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend St Petersburg College.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Chapel Hill is $3,753 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at UNC Chapel Hill

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,283 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend NC State.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full North Carolina State University Other Education Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 48 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $13,335 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Old Dominion University.

Read full report on Other Education at Old Dominion University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $11,318 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Other Education at Louisiana State University

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Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Columbus, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 23 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

CSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,477 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend CSU.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. It costs about $12,130 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. The yearly cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University is $8,763 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Other Education at Middle Tennessee State University

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University of South Alabama landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Alabama is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend USA is $12,906 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Other Education at University of South Alabama

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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Carrollton, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of West Georgia has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of West Georgia is $14,228 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full University of West Georgia Other Education Report

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 197 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Regent also took the #3 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Regent is $20,479 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Regent University Other Education Report

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University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

ULM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Louisiana at Monroe is $9,638 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Other Education at University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Clemson is $13,744 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Clemson Other Education Report

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

With a ranking of #14, William Carey University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

William Carey University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for William Carey University is $15,534 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full William Carey University Other Education Report

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Jackson State University is a public institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Jackson State also took the #18 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $15,608 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Jackson State University.

Full Jackson State Other Education Report

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of West Alabama is a public institution located in Livingston, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

University of West Alabama not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $14,961 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of West Alabama.

Full University of West Alabama Other Education Report

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Albany State University
Albany, Georgia

Albany State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Albany, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 83 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Albany State is $12,480 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. McNeese State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It awarded 2 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,542 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend McNeese State University.

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University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Holy Cross ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

UHC also took the #16 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UHC is $10,920 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Other Education at UHC

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 80 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia College South Carolina did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $18,657 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Columbia College South Carolina.

Full Columbia College Other Education Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

Lee University also took the #22 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lee University is $15,111 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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 Lee University Other Education Report

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With a ranking of #22, Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $12,256 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Read full report on Other Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,455 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Arkansas Tech University.

Full Arkansas Tech University Other Education Report

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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, Virginia

Mary Baldwin University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Staunton, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Mary Baldwin also took the #23 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Mary Baldwin is $16,899 for Southeast Region Other Education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Other Education at Mary Baldwin University

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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Southern Adventist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Southern Adventist is $18,262 for southeast region other education students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Education at Southern Adventist

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