by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 76 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,736 doctor's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a doctor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Georgia
It is hard to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Florida
It is hard to beat Kennesaw State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Kennesaw State University
High Point University is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in education. Located in the midsize city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from High Point University
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Arkansas
UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Kentucky
Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Virginia Commonwealth University
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in education from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Appalachian State University
Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Harding University
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Liberty University
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in education from North Carolina State University
UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in education from University of South Carolina - Columbia
UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a doctorate in education from The University of Alabama
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Florida State University
Here are some additional great schools for Education students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 17 | Brenau University | Gainesville, GA |
| 18 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 19 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 20 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 21 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 22 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 23 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA |
| 24 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 25 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 810 |
| Virginia | 29 | 771 |
| Georgia | 28 | 338 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 148 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 349 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 286 |
| Alabama | 25 | 190 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 514 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 132 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 89 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 28 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 2,407 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 805 |
| General Education | 672 |
| Other Education | 237 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 148 |
| Student Counseling | 136 |
| Educational Assessment | 115 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 113 |
| Special Education | 47 |
| Instructional Media Design | 38 |
