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Best Schools for Teacher Education in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall teacher education education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Teacher Education
No school ranked higher than University Of Miami this year for teacher education. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 12 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $57,234 in their early career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 32 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $52,532 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,995.
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Students looking for a strong teacher education program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $50,686 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong teacher education program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $50,383. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Appalachian State University one of the top schools for teacher education. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 33 teacher education degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $41,144 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University landed the #6 spot for teacher education this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 46 teacher education degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $47,618. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250.
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University Of Arkansas placed #7 among the best teacher education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. About 33 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $49,641 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,141.
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Samford University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education schools. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $46,164. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of Louisville placed #9 among the best teacher education schools. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 40 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $47,558. Students borrow a median of $23,584 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Huntsville ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education schools. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $54,661 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete this degree.
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University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education schools. University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 10 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $44,154. Students borrow a median of $24,502 to complete this degree.
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University Of West Georgia came in at #12 for teacher education this year. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 150 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $50,204. University Of West Georgia graduates carry a median of $25,217 in student loans.
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Kennesaw State University earned the #13 position for teacher education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 59 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $63,630 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of North Alabama earned the #14 position for teacher education this year. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from University Of North Alabama earn around $47,767 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #15 for teacher education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Johnson City. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 99 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at East Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from East Tennessee State University generally make around $42,981. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Mercer University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 17 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $53,846 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $47,750.
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Troy University placed #17 among the best teacher education schools. This large public university is located in the town of Troy. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 40 teacher education degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Troy University earn around $48,733 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Shenandoah University earned the #18 position for teacher education this year. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. Shenandoah University awarded about 23 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,005.
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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earned the #19 position for teacher education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chattanooga. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga graduates 50% of students within six years. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga awarded about 108 teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn around $44,879 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,517.
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Lagrange College came in at #20 for teacher education this year. Located in the town of Lagrange, Lagrange College is a small private not-for-profit university. Lagrange College graduates 44% of students within six years. About 13 teacher education degrees were awarded at Lagrange College in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Lagrange College earn around $52,126 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of West Alabama earned the #21 position for teacher education this year. Set in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. About 90 teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of West Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of West Alabama generally make around $54,953. Students borrow a median of $31,894 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Tennessee Martin landed the #22 spot for teacher education this year. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 148 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee Martin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Martin generally make around $43,634. The University Of Tennessee Martin graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans.
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Murray State University landed the #23 spot for teacher education this year. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 27 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education degree from Murray State University earn around $40,669 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,324 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas State University Beebe landed the #24 spot for teacher education this year. Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Beebe. There were roughly 25 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Beebe in the most recent data year. Teacher Education graduates of Arkansas State University Beebe earn a median of $18,025 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree.
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John Brown University placed #25 among the best teacher education schools. John Brown University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 teacher education students who graduated with this degree at John Brown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education program make about $47,188 in their early career. John Brown University graduates carry a median of $25,216 in student loans.
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