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 New York colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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SUNY Empire State College

450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY

SUNY Empire State College is a public institution located in Saratoga Springs, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. ESC has an annual student enrollment of over 12,000.

Areas of study available at ESC include:

• Commerce
• Community Organization and Advocacy
• English Language and Literature, Letters
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. 82% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 27 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at SUNY Empire State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the ESC website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $100830
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Annual Salary: $68090

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Annual Salary: $101950
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Annual Salary: $73770

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