Middle School Teacher Degree

Junior High and Middle School teachers emphasize an educational stage between primary school and high school. The more commonly adopted model of middle school goes through eighth grade allowing school districts and faculty to organize resources and departments to support the necessary expectations prior to a student moving to high school in the ninth grade. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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University of Pikeville (UPIKE)

4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY

University of Pikeville, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pikeville, KY, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at University of Pikeville yearly.

Areas of study offered at University of Pikeville include:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Communications
• Biology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $18,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 per year. University of Pikeville may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Pikeville through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Middle School Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Pikeville offers a bachelor's degree program in middle school teacher.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).