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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

174 Colleges
$25,789 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$36,495 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You

With 34,451 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, teacher education grade specific is the #5 most popular major in the United States.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 174 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for grade specific ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

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

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges.

Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Teacher Education Grade Specific

#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 teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cumberlands are $9,875 per year.

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$22,852 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Truett McConnell University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education grade specific schools in the Southeast Region . TMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Cleveland.

TMU undergraduate students pay an average of $22,852 in tuition and fees each year.

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#3

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV
$16,294 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Liberty University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Liberty University are $16,294 per year.

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#4

Piedmont College

Demorest, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Demorest.

Piedmont College undergraduate students pay an average of $28,340 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Piedmont College also did well on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#5

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
$8,360 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

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

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#6

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN
$23,210 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Adventist University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegedale.

Southern Adventist undergraduate students pay an average of $23,210 in tuition and fees each year.

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$7,756 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Mississippi University for Women did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year.

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$30,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Anderson University South Carolina landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the small city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Anderson University South Carolina are $30,720 per year.

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#9

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Harding undergraduate students pay an average of $22,230 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Harding also is in the top 15% of our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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#10

Carson - Newman University

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

Carson - Newman University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Jefferson City.

Carson - Newman undergraduate students pay an average of $31,320 in tuition and fees each year.

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#11

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN
$23,300 Average Tuition & Fees

Freed-Hardeman University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FHU are $23,300 a year.

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#12

Louisiana College

Pineville, LA
$17,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Pineville, Louisiana College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana College are $17,950 per year.

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#13

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

With a ranking of #13, John Brown University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JBU are $28,924 per year.

JBU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#14

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY
$32,652 Average Tuition & Fees

Asbury University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe 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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#15

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC
$31,016 Average Tuition & Fees

Salem College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Salem is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Salem undergraduate students pay an average of $31,016 in tuition and fees each year.

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#16

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Eastern Mennonite undergraduate students pay an average of $39,990 in tuition and fees each year.

Eastern Mennonite also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#17

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR
$9,768 Average Tuition & Fees

Henderson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #17 on the 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.

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#18

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Georgetown College undergraduate students pay an average of $41,200 in tuition and fees each year.

Georgetown College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#19

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC
$19,850 Average Tuition & Fees

Converse College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Converse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Converse are $19,850 a year.

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#20

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, KY
$28,889 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Union College Kentucky did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Barbourville.

Union College undergraduate students pay an average of $28,889 in tuition and fees each year.

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#21

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

Wingate University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wingate.

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

Wingate also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#22

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bellarmine U are $44,620 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bellarmine U also did well on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#23

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public school located in the remote area of Livingston.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of West Alabama are $20,090 per year.

University of West Alabama excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#24

Lander University

Greenwood, SC
$21,300 Average Tuition & Fees

Lander University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public school with a small student population.

Lander University undergraduate students pay an average of $21,300 in tuition and fees each year.

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#25

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

Liberty University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA
#26

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

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 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
28 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
29 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA
30 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
31 Reinhardt University Waleska, GA
32 Spalding University Louisville, KY
33 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA
34 Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR

Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges by State

Explore the best teacher education grade specific schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 984
Florida 440
Georgia 2,285
North Carolina 1,253
Tennessee 451
Kentucky 634
Louisiana 201
Alabama 1,339
South Carolina 423
Mississippi 472
Arkansas 680
West Virginia 112

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 45,458
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 Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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