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2023 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

184 Colleges
$25,417 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$56,932 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Educational Administration School for You

In 2020-2021, 45,458 educational administration students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

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The Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 184 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for education admin students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Educational Administration Colleges.

Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Educational Administration

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
$9,875 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of the Cumberlands to be the best value school for educational administration students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Educational Administration at University of the Cumberlands Report

$28,960 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 184 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Charleston Southern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSU are $28,960 per year.

Full Educational Administration at Charleston Southern University Report

#3

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY
$32,652 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Asbury University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Asbury are $32,652 a year.

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#4

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA

Out of the 184 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Berry College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Berry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Mount Berry.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Berry are $38,656 per year.

Berry excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Full Educational Administration at Berry College Report

#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR
$9,768 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Henderson State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. Henderson State University is a small public school located in the distant town of Arkadelphia.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Henderson State University are $9,768 per year.

Full Educational Administration at Henderson State University Report

#6

Louisiana College

Pineville, LA
$17,950 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Louisiana College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for educational administration students. Located in the suburb of Pineville, Louisiana College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Louisiana College are $17,950 a year.

Full Educational Administration at Louisiana College Report

#7

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
$31,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Carson - Newman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #7 on the list. Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Jefferson City.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carson - Newman are $31,320 per year.

Full Educational Administration at Carson - Newman University Report

#7

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
$8,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Delta State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta State University are $8,360 per year.

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#9

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN
$23,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Adventist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Collegedale.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Adventist are $23,210 per year.

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#10

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN
$25,412 Average Tuition & Fees

Cumberland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #10 on the list. CU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Lebanon.

CU undergraduate students pay an average of $25,412 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Educational Administration at Cumberland University Report

#11

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

Wheeling University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wheeling University are $29,290 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Wheeling University also did well on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#12

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN
$23,300 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Freed-Hardeman University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for educational administration students. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FHU are $23,300 per year.

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#13

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value educational administration programs. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harding are $22,230 per year.

Harding also claimed a spot on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#14

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.

JBU undergraduate students pay an average of $28,924 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, JBU also is in the top 20% of our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Full Educational Administration at John Brown University Report

#15

Piedmont College

Demorest, GA

Piedmont College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Demorest.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Piedmont College are $28,340 per year.

Piedmont College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Piedmont College

#16

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgetown College are $41,200 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgetown College also is in the top 15% of our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Georgetown College

$12,698 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.

A-State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,698 in tuition and fees each year.

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#17

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value educational administration programs. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bellarmine U are $44,620 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Bellarmine U is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Full Educational Administration at Bellarmine University Report

#19

Union University

Jackson, TN
$16,520 Average Tuition & Fees

Union University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #19 on the list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Union are $16,520 a year.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Union University

#20

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC
$32,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Gardner - Webb University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Boiling Springs.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gardner - Webb are $32,200 per year.

Full Educational Administration at Gardner - Webb University Report

#21

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

Wingate University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wingate are $40,170 a year.

Wingate excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Wingate University

#22

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for educational administration students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Liberty University are $16,160 a year.

Full Educational Administration at Liberty University Report

#23

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC
$19,850 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Converse College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for educational administration students. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Converse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Converse undergraduate students pay an average of $19,850 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Educational Administration at Converse College Report

#24

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value educational administration programs. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.

UNG undergraduate students pay an average of $16,014 in tuition and fees each year.

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#25

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value educational administration programs. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Livingston.

University of West Alabama undergraduate students pay an average of $20,090 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, University of West Alabama also did well on our Best Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Educational Administration graduate students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Educational Administration Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
28 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
29 North Greenville University Tigerville, SC
30 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
31 St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL
32 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA
33 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
34 Spalding University Louisville, KY
35 Southeastern University Lakeland, FL
36 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA

Best Educational Administration Colleges by State

Explore the best educational administration schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 1,582
Florida 1,540
Georgia 739
North Carolina 1,205
Tennessee 1,211
Kentucky 1,005
Louisiana 538
Alabama 618
South Carolina 402
Mississippi 783
Arkansas 1,193
West Virginia 207

One of 14 majors within the area of study, educational administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 34,451
Special Education 25,158
General Education 21,189
Teacher Education Subject Specific 20,616
Curriculum & Instruction 19,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Shai-WMIL.

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