[Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/junior-high-intermediate-middle-school-education-and-teaching/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools.
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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.
For return on investment in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching, no school beat University Of Maryland College Park this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $53,054. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Towson University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $18,750. Early-career junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates make about $56,953. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching will find it at Stevenson University, which ranked #3. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Students from in state pay about $40,560 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $26,887. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $52,395 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,887 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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