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 Tennessee colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

204 East College Street, Athens, TN

UTC, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chattanooga, TN, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Over 11,000 students enroll at UTC yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to UTC have an SAT score within the range of 940 - 1170, or an ACT score within the range of 21 - 25. 74% of those students that apply are admitted to The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, of which 44 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,800. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UTC through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Middle School Teacher Program

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

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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).