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2026 Best History Education Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
101 History Education Degrees Awarded
$46,610 Avg Early-Career Salary

History Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history education programs.

College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best history education schools.

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Best Schools for History Education in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in History Education

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Our analysis ranked Appalachian State University the best school in the country for a degree in history education. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 35 history education degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history education degree from Appalachian State University earn around $44,026 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,614. Read more about the history education program at Appalachian State University

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Kennesaw State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best history education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 history education degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. History Education graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $45,243 early in their careers. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in history education from Kennesaw State University

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Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Students looking for a strong history education program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 26 history education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history education program make about $50,560 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree. See the full history education program report for Liberty University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.

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