Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools to find the best for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching education in the Southeast Region.
Leading the list is James Madison University, our #1 school for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. James Madison University awarded about 11 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from James Madison University earn around $52,997 in the first couple years of their career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 35 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $59,279 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $18,229 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $44,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Clemson University earn around $41,080 in the first couple years of their career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $25,783 in student loans.
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Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching, ranking #5. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Appalachian State University earn around $41,144 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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East Carolina University landed the #6 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 21 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $45,356. Students borrow a median of $23,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Georgia landed the #7 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. University Of North Georgia graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from University Of North Georgia earn around $49,402 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Georgia graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Georgia College And State University landed the #8 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 40 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Georgia College And State University generally make around $50,511. Georgia College And State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Georgia State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. About 53% of students finish within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 28 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Georgia State University earn around $53,265 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,750.
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Tennessee Technological University earned the #10 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $39,034 in their early career. Tennessee Technological University graduates carry a median of $14,566 in student loans.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #11 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 15 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $43,172 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Kennesaw State University placed #12 among the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. About 52% of students finish within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 23 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $63,630. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Mercer University earned the #13 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. Mercer University awarded about 65 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Mercer University earn around $53,846 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $47,750.
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University Of Kentucky landed the #14 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $42,048 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Mississippi State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 17 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $40,198 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Valdosta State University landed the #16 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at Valdosta State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Valdosta State University earn around $48,722 in the first couple years of their career. Valdosta State University graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #17 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro in the most recent year. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $44,447 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree.
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College Of Coastal Georgia placed #18 among the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. There were roughly 10 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at College Of Coastal Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $40,747 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,125 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas State University Beebe earned the #19 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Set in the town of Beebe, Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 36 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Beebe in the most recent data year. Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education & Teaching graduates of Arkansas State University Beebe earn a median of $18,025 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000.
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Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 18 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $41,939 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,424 to complete this degree.
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University Of The Cumberlands ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 92 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $38,571. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,782 in student loans.
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Murray State University landed the #22 spot for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 22 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $40,669. Typical student debt for the program is $22,324.
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Georgia Southwestern State University placed #23 among the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Set in the town of Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Southwestern State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree from Georgia Southwestern State University earn around $50,897 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,431.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earned the #24 position for junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching this year. Set in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates 44% of students within six years. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus awarded about 12 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching program make about $41,193 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,316.
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Southeastern Louisiana University placed #25 among the best junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching schools. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Southeastern Louisiana University awarded about 13 junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, junior high/intermediate/middle school education & teaching degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $46,201. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates carry a median of $26,013 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 49 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.