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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region

369 Colleges in the Southeast Region
23,063 Bachelor's Degrees
$33,929 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in education is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #10 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 369 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 23,063 bachelor's degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region The education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for education.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Education Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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978 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Central Florida if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in education. UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Florida.

There were approximately 978 education students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
702 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#16 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Liberty University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in education. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 702 education individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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482 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in education has to check out Florida International University. FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Florida.

There were about 482 education students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

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464 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Louisiana.

There were roughly 464 education students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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448 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

UA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Alabama.

There were approximately 448 education individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from The University of Alabama

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443 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#2 Best Quality In KY

UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Kentucky.

There were roughly 443 education students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of Kentucky

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410 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Florida.

There were about 410 education students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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388 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Virginia.

There were approximately 388 education individuals who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from Virginia Commonwealth University

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358 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 358 education individuals who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

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345 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#7 Best Quality In NC

ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 345 education students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from East Carolina University

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326 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Georgia.

There were about 326 education students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent data year.

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316 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Georgia.

There were approximately 316 education individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
298 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Mississippi.

There were roughly 298 education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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273 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Kentucky.

There were about 273 education students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent year we have data available.

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266 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In LA
#3 Best Quality In LA

Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Louisiana.

There were roughly 266 education individuals who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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247 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#8 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Georgia.

There were roughly 247 education students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent data year.

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246 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS
#2 Best Quality In MS

Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Mississippi.

There were about 246 education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
244 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In KY
#8 Best Quality In KY

Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Kentucky.

There were approximately 244 education students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent year we have data available.

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241 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Georgia.

There were roughly 241 education students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from Georgia Southern University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
227 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Alabama.

There were roughly 227 education individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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223 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

FAU is a very large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Florida.

There were about 223 education students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from Florida Atlantic University

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220 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AL
#8 Best Quality In AL

USA is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Mobile. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Alabama.

There were approximately 220 education individuals who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of South Alabama

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212 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in Tennessee.

There were approximately 212 education students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Tech University in the most recent data year.

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210 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#10 Best Quality In NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 210 education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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203 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#9 Best Quality In NC

UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 203 education individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 369 different Southeast education schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
51 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
52 Clemson University Clemson, SC
53 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
54 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
55 Delta State University Cleveland, MS
55 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
57 Troy University Troy, AL
58 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
59 Marshall University Huntington, WV
60 Harding University Searcy, AR
61 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
61 Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
63 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
64 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
65 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
65 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
67 Albany State University Albany, GA
68 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
69 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC
70 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
71 Lee University Cleveland, TN
72 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
73 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL

Best Education Colleges by State

Explore the most popular education schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 1,213
Florida 34 4,383
Virginia 34 1,712
Georgia 33 2,694
North Carolina 32 2,584
Alabama 32 2,026
Tennessee 32 1,699
West Virginia 32 586
South Carolina 32 1,665
Louisiana 31 1,415
Kentucky 31 1,884
Arkansas 30 1,199

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 13,688
Teacher Education Subject Specific 6,380
Special Education 1,736
General Education 611
Other Education 329
Educational Administration 169
Teaching English or French 46
Instructional Media Design 39
International Education 35
Education Philosophy 19

Majors Similar to Education

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 31,164
Psychology 29,337
Communication & Journalism 22,795
History 6,417
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 5,836
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 1,382
Library Science 32

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