2023 Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Education Doctor's Degree School for You
With 199,724 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, education is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 133 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Education program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for education majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Women make up 69% of the education majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nova Southeastern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
About 77% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 23% are male.
Out of the 133 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trevecca Nazarene University landed the # 3 spot on the list. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
About 78% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 22% are male.
Out of the 133 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Regent University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 76% of the education majors at the school.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for education students working on their doctor’s degree. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
About 71% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 29% are male.
Read full report on Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia
University of the Cumberlands landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree education programs. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 33% are male.
University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for education students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 75% of the education majors at the school.
Read full report on Education at University of South Florida - Main Campus
With a ranking of #7, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Women make up 63% of the education majors at the school.
With a ranking of #9, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Women make up 69% of the education majors at the school.
Gardner - Webb University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree education programs. Located in the distant town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 20% are male.
Old Dominion University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.
Women make up 75% of the education majors at the school.
University of Central Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
Women make up 75% of the education majors at the school.
Read full report on Education at University of Central Florida
University of Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 61% of the education majors at the school.
North Carolina State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 46% are male.
Read full report on Education at North Carolina State University
Virginia Tech ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
About 66% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 34% are male.
With a ranking of #16, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 35% are male.
With a ranking of #17, Jackson State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
About 65% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 35% are male.
Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for education students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. VCU is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.
Of the 52 students majoring in education at VCU, 25% are male and 75% are female.
St. Thomas University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. STU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miami Gardens.
About 61% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 39% are male.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Education students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| 21 | Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN |
| 22 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 22 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 22 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 25 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| 25 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
Best Education Colleges by State
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2,371 |
| Florida | 5,192 |
| North Carolina | 4,150 |
| Virginia | 7,400 |
| Tennessee | 3,386 |
| Georgia | 6,283 |
| South Carolina | 2,297 |
| Louisiana | 1,732 |
| West Virginia | 924 |
| Kentucky | 3,387 |
| Arkansas | 3,395 |
| Alabama | 3,231 |
Education Related Majors
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| General Education | 21,189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
| Student Counseling | 13,840 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,387 |
| Teaching English or French | 4,743 |
| Other Education | 2,513 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,672 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,215 |
| Education Philosophy | 421 |
| International Education | 257 |
| Teaching Assistants | 20 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 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 Horadrim.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.