by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for social studies education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 65 degrees in social studies education annually.
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The social studies teacher 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 Social Studies Education Schools in Georgia. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social studies teacher education degree levels they offer.
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in social studies education. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in social studies education from University of Georgia
Georgia State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in social studies education. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in social studies education from Georgia State University
Explore all the Best Social Studies Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 11 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 50 |
| Virginia | 630 | 6 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 31 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 38 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 29 |
| Alabama | 500 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 11 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 27 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 0 |
One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Social Studies Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 270 |
| Music Education | 143 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 128 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 111 |
| Mathematics Education | 98 |
| Art Education | 87 |
| Science Education | 76 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 53 |
| History Education | 53 |
| Technology Education | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
