by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 40 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,125 associate degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their associate degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education needs to take a look at Rasmussen University - Florida. Rasmussen University - Florida is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Ocala.More information about a associate in education from Rasmussen University - Florida
Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in education. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from Liberty University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in education needs to check out Palm Beach State College. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in education from Palm Beach State College
It is hard to beat Campbell University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.More information about a associate in education from Campbell University
Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Brenau University
Located in the fringe town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Cumberland University
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Magnolia.More information about a associate in education from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Durham Technical Community College
Located in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from South Georgia Technical College
UAFS is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Fort Smith.More information about a associate in education from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Explore the best education schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 406 |
| Georgia | 34 | 690 |
| Virginia | 34 | 182 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 341 |
| Florida | 32 | 583 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 854 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 91 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 258 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 17 |
| Alabama | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,273 |
| General Education | 587 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 112 |
| Teaching Assistants | 105 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
| Special Education | 21 |
