[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 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Cuny Brooklyn College, our #1 best value for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching in New York. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,452, with out-of-state students paying around $15,402. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates carry a median of $10,862 in student loans. Early-career junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates make about $40,843. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny Lehman College one of the best values for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,410, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,213 to complete the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program here. Early-career junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates make about $62,489. Set against $13,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Lehman College admits about 57% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Suny Empire State College one of the best values for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,648 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,558. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $23,693. Early-career junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates make about $58,140. Set against $23,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mount Saint Mary College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Set in the city of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,450. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program here. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Mount Saint Mary College generally make around $65,715. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Wagner College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Staten Island, Wagner College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,200. Typical student debt for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates is $26,997. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Wagner College generally make around $80,067. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wagner College admits about 88% of applicants.
Adelphi University earned the #6 position for value in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,775. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Early-career junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching graduates make about $51,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #7 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching value this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,432. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program here. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $43,186. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.
Hofstra University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,660. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates carry a median of $25,359 in student loans. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $39,556. That is a strong return on a $25,359 median debt. Hofstra University admits about 68% of applicants.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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