### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Middle School Education and Teaching is not only a valuable choice, but frequently a requisite first step for undergrads intending to enter a career as a middle school teacher, a music teacher, or a guidance counselor. In fact, middle school education and teaching is an uncommon degree coming in at the 144th most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 2,184 middle school education and teaching degrees conferred. In-state tuition for middle school education and teaching at private universities is, on average, 3.1 times more costly than their public peers.

 There are 291 institutions which offer middle school education and teaching. 291 institutions is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other middle school education and teaching majors, consider looking at schools in Ohio which have more students admitted to middle school education and teaching than any other state. More generally, the top region to pursue middle school education and teaching is in the Southeast region with [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university), [University of Memphis](/colleges/university-of-memphis), and [University of North Georgia](/colleges/university-of-north-georgia) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to major in middle school education and teaching is the Mid-American Conference with [Bowling Green State University-Main Campus](/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus), [Kent State University at Kent](/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent), and [Miami University-Oxford](/colleges/miami-university-oxford) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best school for middle school education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). You might also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall 'best' school is not necessarily the 'best' school for every student. There might be a bunch of angels to weigh when choosing institution. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might impact your inclinations on where to go to school. At Authority, we examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which middle school education and teaching university boasts the top campus, the answer is [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign). If, for example, you are very interested in which school has the top campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more in order to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our pick of the college with the best student life for middle school education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). Curious why? Continue reading to learn more about our top selections. Some of our conclusions just might shock you.

 If expense is a significant factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas). [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas)&nbspappears to be the most expensive college for middle school education and teaching, at least regarding out of state attendance. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the cost at [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may be interested to know that middle school education and teaching is the 242nd most expensive degree in America, with an average expense of $27,800. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for middle school education and teaching in the nation is Minnesota with expenses at the primary institution, University of St Thomas, of $44,780. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the U.S. for middle school education and teaching is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for middle school education and teaching is the Plains region which is represented by [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) with a cost of $10,738, [Chadron State College](/colleges/chadron-state-college) with a cost of $5,110, and [Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies](/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-graduate-and-extended-studies) with a cost of $6,070. On the bright side, the most affordable university for middle school education and teaching is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay about $9,800 for a degree in middle school education and teaching. The cost swells dramatically to a median of $21,000 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our selection for the school constituting the best value for middle school education and teaching: [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas). On this page you will find our comprehensive list about the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this list is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for middle school education and teaching majors differ widely, but within two-years of graduation graduates will typically make around $45,800. There is much variation in earnings; top positions can rake in up to $66,700. Right out of school, the lowest earning jobs within the middle school education and teaching field make $31,100, which could be worse. The top earning graduates from middle school education and teaching graduated from [Duquesne University](/colleges/duquesne-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of middle school education and teaching ranks pretty bad, coming within only the 5th percentile of all programs. The college with the highest composite diversity for middle school education and teaching is [Loyola University Chicago](/colleges/loyola-university-chicago)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Middle School Education and Teaching major is only within the 91st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 7th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion, 81%, of those studying middle school education and teaching. Additionally, 77% of undergraduates pursuing a middle school education and teaching degree are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for middle school education and teaching to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for middle school education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). You will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for middle school education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have an extensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that approaching university from context primarily shaped by superlatives might create issues. We encourage you to explore our other pages on different colleges and explore some of our insightful background 'blog posts' on important details to look out for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Middle school education and teaching is the 144th most popular degree in America, with 2,184 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #145 [Biological and Physical Sciences](/rankings/best-colleges-for-biological-and-physical-sciences), and narrowly lost to #143 [Foreign Languages and Literatures](/rankings/best-colleges-for-foreign-languages-and-literatures).

 The degree is offered at a total of 291 colleges across the nation, and is the 75th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 51% of colleges offering middle school education and teaching are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most middle school education and teaching graduates, largely led by [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university), while it’s the Mid-American Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Ohio ranks highest, with particular help from [Bowling Green State University-Main Campus](/colleges/bowling-green-state-university-main-campus) and [Kent State University at Kent](/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more middle school education and teaching graduates than [Arkansas State University-Beebe](/colleges/arkansas-state-university-beebe), which graduated 100 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study middle school education and teaching). More students studied middle school education and teaching as a percentage of total students at [Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-mansfield-campus) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Middle school education and teaching is the 242nd most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $27,822 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #243, [Digital Arts](rankings/best-colleges-for-digital-arts), with a median cost of $27,785).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 middle school education and teaching programs predominantly led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with an annual cost of $41,280. Minnesota is the most expensive state for middle school education and teaching led by [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 67.32% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 29.81% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for middle school education and teaching is [University of St Thomas](/colleges/university-of-st-thomas), which is the 197th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year, and it's ranked 21st for its middle school education and teaching program. Another more affordable choice would be #12, [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university) in Bulloch County, GA with a cost of $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a serious investment for most students. It is important to be confident you are able to gain financially from your investment. We wish for the following job placement and earnings stats to guide you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Middle School Education and Teaching alumni makes a starting income of $37,416 per annum (national median). Later on in their careers, they can take in as much as $66,714 to as little as $31,060, but average about $45,772. To put it in context, that's 18% more than the national average.

 The most common work position for a Middle School Education and Teaching graduate is Sales Specialist, which often earn close to $32,000; next are Customer Service Agent and Business Development Representative, which often make close to $21,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 The Mid East has the highest grossing Middle School Education and Teaching graduates. AK has the highest grossing Middle School Education and Teaching graduates of any state. The most well paid conference for Middle School Education and Teaching graduates is Capital Athletic Conference.



### STUDENTS

 College can be an incredibly poignant investment in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and development. Undergraduates begin to capture what they are capable of and learn many of the underlying skills to become a flourishing adult. But growth is not confined to a classroom - the late nights discussing Noam Chomsky with a peer, the personal lesson learned from an old instructor, the exposure to a different interpretation of the situation. Therefore, finding a diverse college vastly improves what you gain from your time at college.

 Middle School Education and Teaching is in the bottom 10% of subjects for racial diversity\*. 81% of the United States' Middle School Education and Teaching majors are white students, followed by black students (7%), students of other races\*\*(6%), and latino students (5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of South Carolina Aiken](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-aiken) located in Aiken, SC.

 Second, Middle School Education and Teaching significatly skews female, with 77% of students majoring in Middle School Education and Teaching identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of North Florida](/colleges/university-of-north-florida) in Jacksonville, FL.

 Another substantial type of diversity is class diversity. Middle School Education and Teaching is the 35th most fiscally diverse major in the US. 27% of its students come from households who take home more than $110,000 per year, 18% are from households bringing in between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 25% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 annual income. [Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies](/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-graduate-and-extended-studies) has the most economically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall TX is the most diverse state for Middle School Education and Teaching. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 2%
* Black: 7%
* Latino: 5%
* White: 81%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 23%
* Female: 77%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 18%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 78%
* Out of State: 20%
* International: 2%


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