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2026 Best Science Education Schools in the Southeast Region

14 Colleges in the United States
72 Science Education Degrees Awarded
$52,763 Avg Early-Career Salary

Science Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 53 schools to find the best for science education students.

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Best Schools for Science Education in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in Science Education

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Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 school for science education. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 24 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science education program make about $61,081 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Get the full science education details for University Of Georgia

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A rank of #2 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for science education. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 11 science education degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Science Education graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $50,110 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the science education program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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A rank of #3 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the top schools for science education. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 11 science education degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Science Education graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375. Get the full science education details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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A rank of #4 makes East Carolina University one of the top schools for science education. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 26 science education degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $48,318. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full science education program report for East Carolina 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 · 53 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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