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2025 Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools

175 Colleges in the United States
3,583 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #197 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 175 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,583 degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching annually.

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Choosing a Great Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching School

Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools Your choice of junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Master's Degrees in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Doctor's Degrees in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

The junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD

Any student pursuing a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching needs to look into University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
50 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of Georgia is a great decision for students interested in a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MD
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching has to look into Towson University. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.

There were about 14 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
14.8% Growth in Graduates

University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching. UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were about 27 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
106 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 106 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.More information about a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching from Clemson University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
43 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were about 43 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC

Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 19 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
53 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 53 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
41 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 41 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC

ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 13 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26th Most Popular In OH
40.0% Growth in Graduates

UDayton is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Dayton. This university ranks 8th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 10 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA
56 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 56 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching from Georgia Southern University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In KY

UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington. This university ranks 1st out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 14 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
33 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 33 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 16 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In GA
31 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 31 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
43 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 43 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at NLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn. This college ranks 62nd out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.More information about a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching from Brooklyn College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In IL
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.

There were about 8 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO

Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
50 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Degrees Awarded

UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 50 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In IL
78.6% Growth in Graduates

Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Concordia University, Chicago is a great university overall.

There were about 14 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In SC
46.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 6th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 13 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching students that almost earned our Best Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools award.

Rank College Location
36 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
37 Worcester State University Worcester, MA
38 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
39 Bradley University Peoria, IL
40 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
41 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
42 Harding University Searcy, AR
43 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
44 DePaul University Chicago, IL
45 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
46 Rhode Island College Providence, RI
47 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
48 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
49 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
50 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
51 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
52 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA
53 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
54 Elon University Elon, NC
55 Wright State University - Main Campus Dayton, OH
56 Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL
57 University of South Carolina - Upstate Spartanburg, SC
58 Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA

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Secondary Education 11,071
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Adult & Continuing Education 987
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 286
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