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2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

249 Ranked Colleges
30,330 Degrees Awarded
$23,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 310,601 education students received their degree, making the major the 4th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 72,154 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,150 and $31,712 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 30,330 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 249 colleges that offer a degree in education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 249 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 352 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Education Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 249 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 108 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #12 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Education Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 214 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport Education Report

#4

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of West Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 376 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Out of the 249 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabeth City State University landed the #5 spot on the list. ECSU is a small school located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina that handed out 10 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Elizabeth City State University are $18,697, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Top 25% in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 276 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at Florida International University

Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 288 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, USF Tampa is in the top on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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Top 15% in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 447 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, UCF is in the top on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 290 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Top 15% in overall quality

Appalachian State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 177 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Appalachian State also did well on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
Top 25% in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 178 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read more about Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#12

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 302 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 128 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 69 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 100 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712.

Full Augusta University Education Report

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 184 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 318 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

UGA also took the #4 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full UGA Education Report

#18

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 273 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Marshall University Education Report

#19

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 351 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Read full report on Education at University of Virginia

#20

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 130 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662.

Full NC A&T Education Report

#21

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 70 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 18 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830.

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#23

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. Valdosta State University is a fairly large public school situated in Valdosta, Georgia. It awarded 318 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #24, Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia Southwestern State University is a small public school situated in Americus, Georgia. It awarded 98 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GSW are $15,206, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at Georgia Southwestern State University

#25

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education degrees to 1,012 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

Full GMU Education Report

Rest of the Best 38 in Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
#27

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#28

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
#30

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
#31

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#33

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#34

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#35

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#36

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
#38

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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