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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Reading Teacher Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

61 Ranked Colleges
1,088 Degrees Awarded
$22,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master's 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. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

Reading Teacher Education is the 133rd most popular major in the country with 6,105 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,227 reading teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,088 reading teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 61 colleges that offered a degree in reading teacher education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great reading teacher education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the reading teacher education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Reading Teacher Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 61 schools in the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s reading teacher education degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #18 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 61 schools in the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCF has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 10 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s reading teacher education degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
#14 in overall quality

Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 11 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

The Citadel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 28 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 26 masters’s reading teacher education 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.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 1 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, FAU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Reading Teacher 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 Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#12

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina A & T State University is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 25 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Reading Teacher Education Report

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s reading teacher education degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 38 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Reading Teacher 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 Clemson are $23,246.

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#16

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #16, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Williamsburg, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s reading teacher education degrees to 159 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cumberlands has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Reading Teacher 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 Cumberlands are $4,582.

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#18

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s 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 Pembroke are $18,800.

Full UNC Pembroke Reading Teacher Education Report

#19

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Murray, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s reading teacher education degrees to qualified students.

UofL also made our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 187 masters’s reading teacher education degrees to qualified students.

A-State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Reading Teacher 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 A-State are $11,586.

Full A-State Reading Teacher Education Report

#22

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s reading teacher education degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#20 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

GaSou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Reading Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee

Christian Brothers University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Christian Brothers University is a small school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 1 masters’s reading teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree reading teacher education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Christian Brothers has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Reading Teacher 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 Christian Brothers are $13,547.

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#25

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 31 degrees to qualified masters’s reading teacher education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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  • *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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