[Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/junior-high-intermediate-middle-school-education-and-teaching/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching, balancing cost against outcomes.
Delaware State University tops our 2027 list of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools in Delaware. Set in the city of Dover, Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $25,651. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Delaware State University generally make around $47,728. That is a strong return on a $25,651 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Students looking for strong value in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching will find it at Wilmington University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,630. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Wilmington University generally make around $57,142. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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