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 Georgia colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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Valdosta State University (VSU)

4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, in a predominantly urban area. VSU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately thirteen thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs VSU offers:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1380 to 1610 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. VSU accepts about 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 48 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at valdosta.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,800. Students attending VSU may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Valdosta State University "Blazers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Middle School Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Valdosta State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

Salary & Wages

• Valdosta, GA
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Annual Salary: $49840

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

• Valdosta, GA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Annual Salary: $49210

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