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ACCEPTANCE RATE

56.79%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,976

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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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 Ohio colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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Central State University

4700 Rockside Road, Independence, OH

Central State University is a public historically black institution located in Wilberforce, OH. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at Central State University exceeds 2,300 per year.

Areas of study offered at Central State University include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Psychology
  • Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Central State University are between 14 - 17 on the ACT, or 690 - 850 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of about 32 percent of which only 28 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at centralstate.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $6,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,000. Some students at Central State University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Central State University is the "Marauders", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.centralstate.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Middle School Teacher program at Central State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

Salary & Wages

  • Cleveland-Elyria, OH
    • Total Employment: 8
    • Average Annual Salary: $56860

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

Salary & Wages

  • Cleveland-Elyria, OH
    • Total Employment: 7
    • Average Annual Salary: $60170

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Central State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Central State University may offer services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Central State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Track and Field (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Volleyball