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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region

278 Colleges in the Southeast Region
8,337 Bachelor's Degrees
Elementary Education is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #16 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 278 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for elementary education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8,337 bachelor's degrees in elementary education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in elementary teaching matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of elementary education students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for elementary education.

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Explore the most popular colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Elementary Teaching Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
374 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is a popular option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Virginia.

There were about 374 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Liberty University

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325 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

University of Central Florida is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 325 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Central Florida

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180 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to look into Kennesaw State University. KSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were about 180 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Kennesaw State University

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179 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to check out East Carolina University. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were about 179 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from East Carolina University

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178 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#2 Best Quality In MS

Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 178 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Mississippi

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167 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were roughly 167 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Appalachian State University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
152 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 152 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

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148 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 148 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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142 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the town of Statesboro. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were approximately 142 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Georgia Southern University

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133 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#8 Best Quality In NC

UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the city of Charlotte. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 133 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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133 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

UNCW is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were roughly 133 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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128 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

UNG is a large public university located in the town of Dahlonega. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 128 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Georgia

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125 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MS
#6 Best Quality In MS

Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 125 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

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125 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

Tennessee Tech University is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cookeville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Tennessee.

There were approximately 125 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Tech University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Tennessee Technological University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
123 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#7 Best Quality In KY

WKU is a large public university located in the small city of Bowling Green. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Kentucky.

There were about 123 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Kentucky University

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113 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were approximately 113 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Florida International University

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110 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In GA
#8 Best Quality In GA

University of West Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Carrollton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were approximately 110 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of West Georgia

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106 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Alabama.

There were approximately 106 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from The University of Alabama

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105 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Kentucky.

There were about 105 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Kentucky

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104 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 104 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Florida Atlantic University

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95 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#4 Best Quality In AL

Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Alabama.

There were approximately 95 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Athens State University

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
92 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In KY
#5 Best Quality In KY

Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Kentucky.

There were about 92 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Northern Kentucky University

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91 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In GA
#14 Best Quality In GA

Located in the small city of Dalton, DSC is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 91 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at DSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Dalton State College

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87 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 87 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Florida Gulf Coast University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
87 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were approximately 87 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Florida

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Mercer University Macon, GA
44 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
44 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
46 Auburn University Auburn, AL
47 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
48 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
48 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
50 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
50 Delta State University Cleveland, MS
52 Harding University Searcy, AR
52 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
54 Clemson University Clemson, SC
54 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA
54 Brenau University Gainesville, GA

Best Elementary Education Colleges by State

Explore the most popular elementary education schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 473 1,713
Georgia 447 1,072
Tennessee 445 379
North Carolina 434 1,137
Virginia 417 294
South Carolina 353 477
Alabama 318 767
Kentucky 318 693
Louisiana 295 375
Arkansas 287 382
Mississippi 261 627
West Virginia 235 271

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Elementary Education is one of 11 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Elementary Teaching

Related Major Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education 2,450
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 938
Secondary Education 876
Teacher Education 601
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 416
Teacher Development & Methodology 49
Adult & Continuing Education 17
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 4

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