by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of social studies education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 199 bachelor's degrees in social studies education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The social studies teacher education bachelor's 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for social studies education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Studies Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social studies education.
University of Georgia is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social studies education. UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from University of Georgia
University of Kentucky is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social studies education. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from University of Kentucky
East Carolina University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social studies education. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from East Carolina University
Harding University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social studies education. Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Searcy.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from Harding University
Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from University of Mississippi
Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from Mississippi College
Located in the distant town of Siloam Springs, JBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from John Brown University
Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social studies education from Arkansas Tech University
Explore the best social studies education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 49 |
| Georgia | 453 | 24 |
| Virginia | 421 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 31 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 26 |
| Alabama | 320 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 11 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 27 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 21 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 0 |
Social Studies Education is one of 37 different types of Teacher Education Subject Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 2,738 |
| Music Education | 877 |
| Health Education | 541 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 327 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 212 |
| Art Education | 207 |
| Mathematics Education | 206 |
| Trade & Industrial Teacher Education | 196 |
| Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 121 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 97 |
