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

124 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,088 Master's Degrees
Elementary Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 124 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,088 master's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in elementary teaching matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for elementary education, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Doctor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Overall Popularity in Elementary Teaching

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for elementary education.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a master'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.

18 Most Well Attended Schools for Elementary Teaching Students Working on Their Master's

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
261 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#4 Best Quality In VA

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in elementary education needs to check out Liberty University. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Virginia.

There were about 261 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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228 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of West Alabama if you wish to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. University of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote area of Livingston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Alabama.

There were approximately 228 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at University of West Alabama in the most recent year we have data available.

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103 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#4 Best Quality In GA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in elementary education needs to check out University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia is a large public university located in the town of Carrollton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 103 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent data year.

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97 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Old Dominion University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in elementary education. Old Dominion is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Norfolk. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Virginia.

There were about 97 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.

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93 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#3 Best Quality In KY

Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Kentucky.

There were about 93 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Cumberlands in the most recent data year.

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83 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Mercer is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Macon. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 83 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Mercer in the most recent data year.

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75 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

KSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Kennesaw. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 75 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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75 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Located in the distant town of Americus, GSW is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 75 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at GSW in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in elementary education from Georgia Southwestern State University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
72 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 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 master's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 72 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
47 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#2 Best Quality In AR

UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Arkansas.

There were approximately 47 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
42 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hattiesburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 42 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
40 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Virginia.

There were roughly 40 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#9 Best Quality In AL

Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Alabama.

There were approximately 39 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at TROY in the most recent year we have data available.

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36 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS
#4 Best Quality In MS

Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 36 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AL
#6 Best Quality In AL

UNA is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Florence. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Alabama.

There were approximately 32 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of North Alabama

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were roughly 32 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
31 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#4 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 #4 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in Kentucky.

There were about 31 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent data year.

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31 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#4 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 #4 in quality for master's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 31 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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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 Master's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
19 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
20 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
21 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
22 High Point University High Point, NC
22 Southeastern University Lakeland, FL
24 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
25 Lee University Cleveland, TN
25 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
25 Brenau University Gainesville, GA

Best Elementary Education Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 427 166
Georgia 361 342
North Carolina 323 144
Virginia 305 363
Tennessee 296 103
South Carolina 251 21
Alabama 248 365
Kentucky 248 230
Louisiana 235 115
Mississippi 205 79
Arkansas 184 68
West Virginia 154 4

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Secondary Education 1,397
Teacher Development & Methodology 1,272
Teacher Education 838
Early Childhood Education 766
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 403
Adult & Continuing Education 187
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 108
Montessori Teacher Education 12
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 12

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