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2023 Best Value Colleges for Other Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

32 Ranked Colleges
1,451 Degrees Awarded
$15,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 “Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Getting Aid” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in other education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality other education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the other education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Other Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend St Petersburg College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Clearwater, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 119 students in 2020-2021.

SPC also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $2,668 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid per year to attend St Petersburg College.

Full St Petersburg College Other Education Report

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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 Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UNC Chapel Hill is $12,469 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Education at UNC Chapel Hill

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Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbus State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbus, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

CSU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,385 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend Columbus State University.

Read more about Other Education at Columbus State University

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the #4 spot on the list. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 48 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $17,204 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid per year to attend Old Dominion.

Read more about Other Education at Old Dominion University

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. William Carey University is a medium-sized school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 21 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William Carey University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend William Carey University is $14,284 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read more about Other Education at William Carey University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 197 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Regent also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. The estimated yearly cost for Regent is $24,888 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read full report on Other Education at Regent

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other education degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

NC State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,411 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid per year to attend North Carolina State University.

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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% 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 Other Education at NC State

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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students with aid list, University of West Georgia has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of West Georgia is $16,588 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Full University of West Georgia Other Education Report

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University of South Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students 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 estimated yearly cost for University of South Alabama is $16,826 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read full report on Other Education at University of South Alabama

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University of Louisiana at Monroe ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 20 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students with aid list, ULM has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,846 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend ULM.

Full University of Louisiana at Monroe Other Education Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $12,752 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

Read full report on Other Education at Middle Tennessee State University

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized school is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and it awarded 59 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region other education students with aid list, Jackson State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Jackson State University is $18,152 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read more about Other Education at Jackson State University

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University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Holy Cross ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UHC, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Holy Cross is $13,671 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Other Education at University of Holy Cross

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With a ranking of #14, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University is $17,811 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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%.

Full Louisiana State University Other Education Report

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University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama

University of West Alabama landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Livingston, Alabama, and it awarded 17 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

University of West Alabama did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $16,747 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend University of West Alabama.

Read more about Other Education at University of West Alabama

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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. McNeese is a medium-sized public school situated in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It awarded 2 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,759 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend McNeese.

Read more about Other Education at McNeese

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Albany State University
Albany, Georgia

Albany State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Albany State University is located in Albany, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 83 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $13,520 for southeast region other education students with aid per year to attend Albany State.

Read more about Other Education at Albany State

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $13,483 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid.

Full Northwestern State University of Louisiana Other Education Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Columbia College South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 ’s other education degrees to qualified students.

Columbia College South Carolina not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Columbia College South Carolina is $20,247 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read more about Other Education at Columbia College South Carolina

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and it awarded 4 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $11,721 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid per year to attend Arkansas Tech University.

Full ATU Other Education Report

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC also made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for UofSC is $20,559 for southeast region other education students with aid.

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%.

Full UofSC Other Education Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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 made our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. The estimated yearly cost for Lee University is $18,219 for southeast region other education students with aid.

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%.

Read more about Other Education at Lee University

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Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Grambling, Louisiana, and it awarded 19 ’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GSU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for GSU is $16,964 for southeast region other education students with aid.

Read full report on Other Education at Grambling State University

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s other education students in 2020-2021.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Clemson is $21,262 for southeast region other education students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Other Education at Clemson University

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University of Arkansas at Monticello landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UAM is a public institution located in Monticello, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,451 for Southeast Region Other Education students with aid per year to attend UAM.

Read more about Other Education at UAM

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