2025 Best Early Childhood Education Schools in the Southeast Region

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Every student pursuing a degree in early childhood education has to look into University of Georgia. UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 206 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

2

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina - Columbia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in early childhood education. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

3

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in early childhood education. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were about 101 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

4

University of South Florida - Main Campus
Tampa, FL

University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a degree in early childhood education. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 17 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

5

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 28 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

6

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Located in the midsize suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were about 53 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

7

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

KSU Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. This university ranks 20th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 7 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

8

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

UARK is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in early childhood education from University of Arkansas

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were about 53 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

10

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 15 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

11

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

12

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 221 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

13

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 20 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

14

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

C of C is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Charleston. This college ranks 6th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 29 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent data year.

15

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 134 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

16

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

UNF is a large public university located in the large city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 26th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 38 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year.

17

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Tech University is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Cookeville. This university ranks 19th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 21 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Tech University in the most recent data year.

18

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

UL Lafayette is a large public university located in the midsize city of Lafayette. This university ranks 7th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 25 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available.

19

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

WKU is a large public university located in the small city of Bowling Green. This university ranks 6th out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 23 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 25 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent year we have data available.