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2026 Best Other Education Schools in the Southeast Region

16 Colleges in the United States
1,115 Other Education Degrees Awarded
$53,176 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 76 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Education in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other education education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Other Education

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University tops our 2026 ranking of the best other education schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 other education students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans. See the full other education program report for James Madison University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 69 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $54,087 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,472 in student loans. Read more about the other education program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other education, ranking #3. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 other education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $59,622 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,113. Get the full other education details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other education, ranking #4. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public university. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 13 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $79,901 early in their careers. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Get the full other education details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of West Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other education, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the town of Carrollton. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 11 other education students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $96,760. University Of West Georgia graduates carry a median of $26,789 in student loans. See the full other education program report for University Of West Georgia

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University Of West Alabama earned the #6 position for other education this year. Set in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of West Alabama awarded about 12 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $53,270 in their early career. University Of West Alabama graduates carry a median of $31,894 in student loans. Read more about the other education program at University Of West Alabama

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University placed #7 among the best other education schools. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 30 other education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Leo University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $49,458 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,116 to complete this degree. See the full other education program report for Saint Leo University

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Columbus State University earned the #8 position for other education this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbus State University awarded about 16 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $105,126 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,493. Read more about the other education program at Columbus State University

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Coastal Carolina University earned the #9 position for other education this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 other education students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent data year. Other Education graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $38,272 early in their careers. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,174 in student loans. More information about a degree in other education from Coastal Carolina University

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Athens State University landed the #10 spot for other education this year. Athens State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Athens. About 29 other education degrees were awarded at Athens State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other education program make about $31,706 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other education from Athens State University

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College landed the #11 spot for other education this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Virginia Wesleyan College awarded about 11 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Virginia Wesleyan College earn around $45,517 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,925 to complete this degree. See the full other education program report for Virginia Wesleyan College

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Old Dominion University earned the #12 position for other education this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 other education students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Old Dominion University earn around $75,558 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,001. Read more about the other education program at Old Dominion University

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Our Lady Of Holy Cross College came in at #13 for other education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 40% of students finish within six years. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College awarded about 11 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $56,527 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $43,500 to complete this degree. See the full other education program report for Our Lady Of Holy Cross College

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Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #14 spot for other education this year. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. About 52 other education degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their other education degree from Seminole State College Of Florida earn around $48,049 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete this degree. See the full other education program report for Seminole State College Of Florida

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Palm Beach State College placed #15 among the best other education schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. About 10 other education degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $42,501. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans. Read more about the other education program at Palm Beach State College

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University Of Louisiana Monroe earned the #16 position for other education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Monroe. University Of Louisiana Monroe graduates 53% of students within six years. University Of Louisiana Monroe awarded about 10 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $50,274. Students borrow a median of $22,465 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other education from University Of Louisiana Monroe

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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College landed the #17 spot for other education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Staunton. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 17 other education degrees were awarded at Mary Baldwin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Mary Baldwin College generally make around $57,479. Mary Baldwin College graduates carry a median of $29,562 in student loans. More information about a degree in other education from Mary Baldwin College

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State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota placed #18 among the best other education schools. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a large public university. About 23 other education degrees were awarded at State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota in the most recent year. Graduates of the other education program make about $50,906 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,360 to complete this degree. See the full other education program report for State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota

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Columbia College South Carolina placed #19 among the best other education schools. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia College South Carolina awarded about 116 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $49,797 in their early career. Columbia College South Carolina graduates carry a median of $28,158 in student loans. Read more about the other education program at Columbia College South Carolina

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Hillsborough Community College placed #20 among the best other education schools. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Hillsborough Community College awarded about 12 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $44,101 in their early career. Hillsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. More information about a degree in other education from Hillsborough Community College

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College landed the #21 spot for other education this year. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. About 76 other education degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Graduates of the other education program make about $35,491 in their early career. St Petersburg College graduates carry a median of $30,870 in student loans. See the full other education program report for St Petersburg College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College earned the #22 position for other education this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public university. Valencia College awarded about 42 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other education program make about $42,786 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413. More information about a degree in other education from Valencia College

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Saint Johns River State College placed #23 among the best other education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Palatka. Saint Johns River State College awarded about 10 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other education degree from Saint Johns River State College earn around $47,807 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,293. Get the full other education details for Saint Johns River State College

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best other education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Virginia Beach. About 58% of students finish within six years. Regent University awarded about 182 other education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $66,119. Typical student debt for the program is $29,451. Get the full other education details for Regent University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #25 position for other education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 51 other education degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other education program make about $45,877 in their early career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $26,266 in student loans. Get the full other education details for Liberty University

Rest of the Top 27 Other Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s other education ranking:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 76 schools evaluated.

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